Adolescent Socio-Behavioural Programmes Lead

ADOLESCENT SOCIO-BEHAVIOURAL PROGRAMMES LEAD
THREE (3) YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT
HEAD OFFICE; WOODSTOCK

The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organisation focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa.

We have fantastic job opportunities across our businesses for talented people wanting to realize their full potential. Could that be you? If so, we invite you to explore the possibility of joining us to play your part in Desmond Tutu Health Foundations exciting future.

This position will be based predominantly at DTHF Head Office in Woodstock and other DTHF site locations as required. The main purpose of this position is to oversee, co-create and strategically guide the establishment and funding of the DTHF Centre of Excellence for Adolescent Health. The successful applicant will take responsibility for the oversight of the DTHF Adolescent research and capacity-building programme which includes, a large BMGF funded program (FASTPREP), various adolescent socio-behavioural studies and the Adolescent Health Park project.

Minimum Requirements:
Matric plus a Tertiary Degree (preferably PhD) in Health/Socio-Behavioural related field
A minimum of 10 years experience in managing multiple complex research studies and research teams independently
Ability to manage a large donor funded budget against milestones
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and clinical trial site processes
Computer literacy: Ms Office and statistical software
Extensive line management experience
Clinical trial operations expertise
Strong Research focus
Strong quantitative and/or qualitative design and analysis skills
Experience working on clinical HIV studies and/or with adolescents, particularly girls and young women (AGYW), and Youth
Advantageous:
Excellent ability to build interpersonal relationships and partnerships
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Excellent communication skills (English written and verbal)
Strong work ethic
Attention to detail
Planning and organization abilities
Clinical/ Laboratory or Bachelor of Science (BSc.) qualification
Experience as a Clinical Project Manager
Project Management certification
Valid Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate
Good understanding of key socio-behavioural theories, concepts and approaches as they relate to adolescent clinical and socio-behavioural prevention research
Responsibilities:
Co-ordinate and oversee the implementation of a number of large complex studies funded by a varied portfolio of donors according to timelines

Research Support Support research activities and ensure project delivery through managing project teams
Stakeholder engagement: maintain relationships with all key stakeholders across a range of projects
Study protocol conceptu