Senior Research Coordinator Potchefstroom

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES DEPARTMENT: CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCESVACANCY: SENIOR RESEARCH COORDINATOR/RESEARCH COORDINATORPOSITION NUMBER: TBF0270PEROMNES: P7/P8EMPLOYMENT TYPE: TEMPORARY FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT Duties & Responsibilities PURPOSE OF THE POSITION This position will provide strategic leadership for the CaSE (Capacity Strengthening and Mentorship Engagement) Program, which is a component of a MATRIX (Microbicide R&D to Advance HIV Prevention Technologies through Responsive Innovation and eXcellence), a USAID-funded cooperative agreement. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead operational implementation of contracts including with consultants, subcontractors, and program partners. Ensure that the program meets contractual obligations to funders, meets deadlines and delivers high quality deliverables. Liaise with consultants and support management of consulting agreements. In partnership with the Executive Director/PI and Program Administrator, manage budgets and expenses. In partnership with the Executive Director/PI and Program Administrator, provide post-award management for grants, tracking expenses and support financial forecasting. Sustain strong working relationships with partners and funders in the US and globally. Lead activities related to the development and implementation of an HIV prevention and MPT product development fellowship program for African scientists. Lead product development database outreach, review, and update process with strategic partners. Implement key technical projects, including development of project-related reports, landscape assessments/literature reviews, survey development, implementation and analysis, manuscripts, fact sheets, and presentations. In partnership with the Executive Director/PI, enhance capacities for an effective team with a supportive and generative culture, clear goals, professional development opportunities, high morale, and effective communication. Engage with Grants & Contracts Team to ensure proper award compliance and fiscal oversight, and contract management. Support other program staff on related projects as needed. Desired Experience & Qualification RESEARCH COORDINATOR: A Master of Science (NQF level 9) in Pharmaceutics/Pharmaceutical Research/ Formulation and related fields. SENIOR RESEARCH COORDINATOR: A PhD (NQF level 10) in Pharmaceutics/Pharmaceutical Research/ Formulation and related fields. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two (2) years’ advanced experience in pre-formulation and formulation research. ADDED ADVANTAGE: A formulation experience with nano formulation of drugs. A moderate experience in research coordination. KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: Strong analytical abilities. Proven experience of scientific writing. Be able to work according to GLP and apply quality control over research methods and results. Knowledge and experience of laboratory safety. Writing of international scientific publications. Proven Experience on preformulating and formulation of Pharmaceutical Products. KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: Must function as a team member and as a team leader. Effective time management. Must solve and handle problems in the laboratory environment. Must be driven by research outputs. REMUNERATION The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines. CLOSING DATE: 26 April 2024 COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Janine Da Gama, Tel No: Kindly take note: applications may only be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered. The University subscribes to and applies the principles of the Employment Equity Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the aforementioned Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. #J-18808-Ljbffr