Project Manager by Drug Innovation Group (DIG)

Drug Innovation Group (DIG)

  • Accra
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Drug Innovation Group (DIG) is a medicinal chemistry group at University of Ghana (UG). DIG staff and laboratories are situated in the Frank Tortor Building at the Department of Chemistry. DIG is part of a fully integrated malaria drug discovery project under the ethos of the Grand Challenges African Drug Discovery Accelerator (GC-ADDA) program comprising eight (8) African institutions with many international partners funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and LifeArc. DIG is seeking to appoint a Project Manager on a 3-year fixed contract.Job Summary
  • The main purpose of this position is to support interdisciplinary translational research teams by helping DIG/GC-ADDA teams to develop project plans and support effective implementation of cross-functional discovery activities in alignment with DIG/GC-ADDA overall research priorities.
  • Additionally, this position will assist teams to work effectively together with internal and external communication of key research activities/programs at DIG/GC-ADDA.
  • The position will also support DIG/GC-ADDA in the planning and execution of other
research-related activities (face-to-face meeting, funder/stakeholder engagements, shipping of samples across participating institutions etc.).Qualification Required & Experience
  • Research based Masters in a scientific discipline.
  • 3 years project management experience in translational research environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise effectively between both scientific and non-scientific staff.
  • Excellent communication (oral and written), computer, organizational and
time management skills.
  • Highly motivated and team player with ability to work independently when required.
Advantages
  • Knowledge of scientific disciplines aligned to drug discovery (chemistry/pharmacology/biology etc.) would be an advantage.
  • Advanced planning and tracking skills, ability to use proper tools in project management and capable
of managing programs with respect to priorities.ResponsibilitiesProject management and planning:
  • Together with the project teams, be responsible for the generation and maintenance of the integrated project goals and platform goals for all DIG/GC-ADDA scientific activities.
  • Coordinate project review meetings, including the annual scientific management and advisory board meeting (SMAB) and the quarterly Research Management Team (RMT) meetings.
Research Operations:
  • Planning scientific exchange visits.
  • Program planning for symposiums, advisory board meetings and face-to-
face meetings with collaborators.
  • Assessing daily challenges/bottlenecks in DIG/GC-ADDA workflows.
  • Champion and maintain use of DIG/GC-ADDA SharePoint and CDD Vaults for knowledge management.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
  • Milestone/progress tracking of key projects.
  • Coordination of monthly scientific reports.
  • Assessment of effectiveness of solutions/processes.
  • Facilitation of project close out sessions to capture learning.
Location: AccraHow To Apply For The JobTo apply, please e-mail the documents below in a single pdf file to the Department Secretary Email:sssam@ug.edu.gh / chemdept@ug.edu.gh
  • A letter of application stating your suitability for the role.
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  • Copies of academic transcripts and certificates.
  • Two academic/industrial reference
Department of Chemistry
Room 3.06
Frank Torto Building
Legon-Accradruginnovationgroup@ug.edu.gh / ramewu@ug.edu.gh+233-(0)302-213820 ex-8661P.O. Box LG 56
GA-489-7022Closing Date: 22 December, 2023

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