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• Ensure the smooth and effective
  implementation of all components of the HopeNet study, including
  quantitative and qualitative research and intervention projects
• Develop and monitor annual work plans with
  the assistance of the Project Coordinators
• (PCs) and PIs
• Develop a tracking system for project
  deliverables and agree on a detailed delivery schedule in consultation
  with the PCs and PIs
• Keenly monitor project goals and provide
  timely reminders to the management team on necessary steps and activities
• Offer technical support in the development
  and submission of key quarterly or semi-annual reports for institutional
  and private philanthropic supporters
• Fine-tune protocols developed by the PCs to
  maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the HopeNet team
• Manage the development, revision and
  submission of documents to the MUST and MGH/ Partners institutional review
  boards
• Conduct weekly meetings with the management
  team, other collaborators, and contract employees.
• Actively participate in MUST-MGH Research
  Collaboration meetings and activities and report important updates to the
  PIs

• Direct supervision of PCs and Support
  Personnel (Finance Officer, Administrative Assistant, Data Manager and
  Project Driver)
• Indirect supervision of two field teams and
  other team members
• Support the hiring, technical training and
  ongoing professional mentorship of PCs and other staff as needed,
  including orientation to new implementation and research protocols, data
  collection instruments, and other efforts to ensure high quality project implementation,
  data collection and processing

• Develop and monitor annual budgets while
  ensuring optimal use of all resources
• Regularly monitor and evaluate all related
  MGH subcontracts for HopeNet with Uganda-based contractors and vendors
• Approve and monitor HopeNet’s procurement and
  maintenance of equipment and supplies, including the project vehicle
• Approve and monitor use of petty cash under
  HopeNet’s activities and oversee study specific financial accountability
  systems
• Work closely with MUST Grants Office to
  ensure smooth operation regarding budgeting, HR and other higher level
  administrative issues

• The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree
  with significant experience required
• Possession of a Master’s degree in business
  administration, public health or related fields is preferred;
• Substantial experience managing programs in
  sub-Saharan Africa may substitute
• Two years’ experience in managing programs
  with multiple components is required; prior experience implementing these
  in sub-Saharan Africa is preferred
• The applicant should have a minimum of two years’
  experience in managing programs with multiple components is required;
• Prior experience implementing these in
  sub-Saharan Africa is preferred
• The ideal candidate will come either from a
  development/implementation background or a public health research
  background
• Possess exceptional managerial skills in a
  cross cultural setting.
• Excellent administrative, communication,
  leadership, and team-building skills are required (spoken and written
  English); experience with mentoring and/or teaching is a plus
• Computer literacy i.e. facility with
  Microsoft Office suite applications is required; beginning to intermediate
  experience with specialty software (such as Stata or R) is a plus
• Proven ability to work independently,
  multi-task and deliver high quality work on time and with minimal
  supervision is required
• The ideal candidate must have the social and
  cultural intelligence and flexibility to effectively engage and interact
  with diverse groups in Mbarara
• Proven ability to prioritize, be flexible and
  remain organized and detail oriented in a fluctuating environment is
  crucial
• The successful candidate will aspire to the
  highest standards of excellence, must be self-driven, and should bring a
  sustained level of high energy toward developing creative solutions to
  obstacles and achieving project goals

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