Global Health Research Program Manager (Hybrid) - Infectious Diseases

Washington University in St. Louis • Ann Arbor, MI

21d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Operations Manager (POM) will work with program scientists on major global health research projects. Job responsibilities will include coordination of work between different global projects and collaborators, and coordination between investigators, analysts, study staff, and administrative personnel (domestic and foreign). The POM will work to develop grants, study designs and protocols; coordinate project operations and data collection; coordinate data analyses; and write up manuscripts and reports. In addition, the POM will work with others on budgets, reports, and other administrative tasks.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Public Health Program Management (2 Years)
• Working With Low And Middle Income Countries (1 Year)
• Government Agencies
• International Projects
• International Research
• Project Administration
• Speaking Clearly
• Writing

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree - Public Health
• Analytical Thinking
• Biomedical Research
• Biostatistics
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Cultural Diversity
• Editing Process
• Group Presentations
• Infectious Disease
• Microsoft Excel
• Problem Solving
• Progress Reports
• Public Health Research
• Writing Research Papers

Responsibilities

• Works with the Principle Investigator (P.I.) and other senior project scientists to develop research protocols and plans for the collection, verification, and management of data
• Works with the PI to ensure that the project complies with institutional and federal regulations.
• Develops, monitors and updates project timelines to ensure that the project achieves its objectives and milestones.
• Works with others to develop reports and budgets.
• Works with collaborating scientists and administrators at partner sites to develop budgets that accurately reflect the work to be performed.
• Works with partner sites to ensure timely and accurate data collection.
• Works with others to prepare research reports for publication and for presentation to oversight committees and scientific peers.
• Solves practical problems relating to project operations and data collection.
• Suggest technical or procedural improvements in data collection.
• The POM may conduct independent research related to project objectives under the supervision of project scientists.
• Works with project scientists to develop and support global implementation research projects.
• The POM will coordinate data collection and statistical analysis and communication between project scientists and collaborators
• The POM may conduct site visits and on-site training related to the project.
• Works with project scientists and staff to organize scientific meetings.
• Attends domestic and international scientific and global health meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees