Assistant Research ManagerNew!

• Translate client project requirements into workplans, activity schedules, terms of reference and deliverable trackers.
• Assign tasks to Research Officers and Associates and provide technical direction, specifications and deadlines.
• Vet and review research proposals, study protocols, data collection tools, analytical frameworks and final reports for scientific, ethical and client standards.
• Oversee and take part in primary and secondary data collection, data management, complex analysis and manuscript preparation.
• Manage client communications, log feedback, coordinate revisions and attend inception and review meetings.
• Track project milestones, identify bottlenecks and risks early and prepare weekly, monthly and project progress reports.
• Enforce compliance with research SOPs, ethics guidelines and reporting templates and update internal research tools.
• Identify skill gaps, run training on methodology, data analysis, scientific writing and grant writing and mentor the research team.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Master's degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, Global Health Sciences or another relevant field.
• Postgraduate qualification in Business Administration, Management, Leadership, Business Development, Project Management, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation or a related discipline is an added advantage.
• 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in research or related consultancy.
• Experience managing and coordinating multiple assignments and leading and mentoring teams.
• At least one peer-reviewed publication.
• Membership in a relevant professional body or association is desirable.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic leadership and decision making.
• Research methodology and quality assurance.
• Data analysis and scientific writing.
• Business development, negotiation and partnership building.
• Client relationship management and presentation.
• Project governance and risk management.