Project Manager, Visceral Leishmaniasis

The Project Manager for the Visceral Leishmaniasis Project, under the direction of the Phase 4 Program Director – India and in collaboration with the Senior Project Manager – iOWH HQ, ensures the progress of interdisciplinary project activities coordinated in support of the VL Program. With the approval of Paromomycin IM Injection, an off-patent antibiotic, as a new therapeutic to treat VL in India, the team is preparing to launch a large and innovative Phase 4 program both to expand Paromomycin IM Injection’s safety profile, as well as to test a new delivery model applicable to Bihar India, to gain deeper access to patients in rural environments.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the project management support of project activities related to the Phase 4 program. S/he acts as project liaison between internal management and external partners. S/he specifically identifies and manages project-related priorities, applying standard project management tools, processes and principles to meet timelines and budgets.

Relationships:
Reports to the Phase 4 Program Director based at Patna and works closely with the Associate Project Manager, Clinical Trial Manager, Medical Manager, Manager – Field Research, Monitoring and Evaluation.

Job Duties:

* With the input and participation of the Phase 4 Program Director, Senior Project Manager, and sub/team members, to facilitate the development and tracking of goals, objectives, detailed timelines and budgets for assigned project (s).
* Work with the Phase 4 Program Director, Senior Project Manager, and senior management to define roles and responsibilities of team and team members.
* Organize meetings, issue minutes, track and report project progress, and follow up on action items.
* Communicate with all levels of management both on the ground and at headquarters, anticipating and identifying discrepancies in priorities, plans and activities for immediate resolution.
* Collaborate with Phase 4 Program Director, Senior Project Manager to synthesize project-related information and prepare reports, proposals, updates, issues recommendations for senior management as needed.
* Work with Finance and Operations to ensure effective implementation of project needs.
* May assist with project documentation.

Job Qualifications and Professional Characteristics:

* Master Degree in Social Sciences, health or development field or equivalent with at least 8 years relevant experience in the health or development sectors.
* Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of project management
* Excellent analytical ,writing and verbal communication skills
* Ability and willingness to undertake travel within India.

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