Job Title: Project Manager – Clinical Research
Job Type: Full-time
Location: JCRC Headquarters, Lubowa, Kampala
Application Deadline: 30/09/2024, 2:00 PM
Company: Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)
Industry: Clinical Research
Job Summary:
The Project Manager – Clinical Research will be responsible for overseeing clinical research activities at JCRC’s headquarters in Lubowa. The candidate will manage clinical research projects, ensuring they meet regulatory requirements and are completed on time and within budget. The Project Manager will also be in charge of coordinating teams, resources, and project-related activities to facilitate high-quality research outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Management:
- Plan, initiate, and manage clinical research projects from start to finish.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet research and regulatory standards.
- Track project progress, timelines, and budgets.
- Identify and mitigate risks to ensure successful project delivery.
- Team Coordination:
- Lead and supervise clinical research teams.
- Ensure effective communication among stakeholders, including sponsors, regulatory bodies, and team members.
- Compliance & Reporting:
- Ensure adherence to ethical standards and regulatory guidelines.
- Maintain project documentation and submit timely progress reports to sponsors and regulatory authorities.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Education:
- A relevant degree in clinical research, public health, or related fields.
- Experience:
- Proven experience in managing clinical research projects.
- Familiarity with clinical trials, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in a research setting.
- Skills:
- Strong project management skills, with an emphasis on organization and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Application Procedure:
- Address all applications to The Manager, Human Resource & Development, Joint Clinical Research Centre via email: jobs@jcrc.org.ug.
- Submit your cover letter and CV combined into one PDF document (maximum 6 pages), with the position title clearly indicated in the subject line, e.g., Project Manager – Clinical Research.
- Label the PDF document with your full name.
- Failure to adhere to the above instructions will result in disqualification.
Deadline:
Monday, 30th September 2024, by 2:00 PM.
JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Attempts to influence the recruitment process will result in automatic disqualification.
About Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC):
Established in 1991, JCRC is an indigenous, not-for-profit medical organization founded by the Uganda Ministry of Health, Ministry of Defense, and Makerere University Medical School (now Makerere University College of Health Sciences). JCRC is renowned for conducting clinical research and providing clinical services, with headquarters located at Lubowa Hill, Kampala.
