Program Manager at a Reputable Company

A reputable company is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Manager

Location: Idi-Araba, Lagos
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 3 years

Job Summary

• We are looking for a Program Manager to oversee and manage the conduct of a major multi-centre clinical trial, with sites in Lagos, Kwara, Port Harcourt and Kano states.
• The candidate will be based in Lagos and must have experience in managing clinical research; he or she must have also carried out research of their own. The contract is for 3 years in the first instance but may be reviewed

Main Duties / Responsibilties

• Working with the Principal Investigator (Pl) in overall project management and execution of the project and to provide backup support as needed.
• The project manager will be expected to be in charge of the whole study and ensure all aspects of it are executed according to the project timelines.
• Working with the Pland the Research Management Office (RMO) to ensure the project is meeting proposal conditions and expectations.
• Developing internal reporting systems, writing reports, and maintaining excellent records.
• Supporting the project team with the setup and different implementation phases of the IVON-PP trial to ensure conformance to the work plan and standards.
• Managing multiple tasks related to the project to ensure deadlines are kept.
• Keeping records of all activities.
• Creating, reviewing and updating status reports/findings, plans, specifications, cost estimates and other project documentation.
• Coordinating all work to ensure compliance with all applicable timeline and programme plan.
• Handling daily project correspondence with project team, partners, internal and external clients.
• Managing user account details of the IVON-PP trial e-mail and other systems as necessary.
• Supporting project team with internal and external project meetings including team meeting minutes.
• Coordinating submissions of all proposals, budget reports and other ancillary materials emanating from the implementation of the IVON-PP trial.
• Assisting in the proper organization of proposals and analysis of data emanating from the IVON-PP trial.
• Managing various logistics associated with meetings, training and travel conferences including e-meetings involved in the implementation.
• Working with the PI and RMO on an ongoing basis to compile information regarding study progress to provide projections for additional grant funds.
• Processing information to accurately determine grant disbursement and ensure timeliness/propriety of disbursement; coordinate with accounts payable to maximize efficiencies.
• Liaising with the RMO to prepare monthly or quarterly schedules to support invoices based extraneous fees, etc., when appropriate.
• Reconciling study funds and disbursements at completion.
• Providing assistance during the closeout process after project completion to ensure funding compliance.
• Perform other various duties as assigned by the PL.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Qualifications:

• An MBBS Degree holder plus an additional Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH) Degree.

OR

• B.Sc in a Health Science or related science discipline plus M.Sc in Public health, MPH or related discipline.
• In addition to your entry qualifications, you will be required to register and complete the online CITI course, which is a mandatory ethical compliance course.
• You will also be required to complete a project management course online if you do not have a recent one but meet all other criteria.

Skills:

• Advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Office suite especially Word, Excel and Power Point. Use of other statistical analysis packages will be required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Organised and able to meet deadlines.
• Publication(s) in peer-reviewed journals will be an advantage.
• Certification in project management and basic accounting will be an advantage.
• Previous experience with clinical trials will be an advantage.

Performance Goals:

• Ensure the Pl and all stakeholders are kept abreast of timelines and program plans for timely implementation of each activity according to schedule.
• Initiate reminders and coordinate all activities of partners and generate periodic reports.
• Complete all tasks on time.
• Ensure quartely and annual reports are completed and sent on time.

Application Closing Date
14th June, 2022.