Clinical Project Coordinator – COVID-19 Prevention Network

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make an impact during the current COVID-19 pandemic? FHI 360 is looking for a Clinical Project Coordinator for the new COVID-19 Prevention Network (CoVPN). CoVPN was formed to evaluate vaccines and monoclonal antibodies for prevention of SARS-CoV2 infection and the resulting COVID-19 disease. COVID-19 is having a profound impact on families and communities that will last for years to come. From the urgent need for pandemic control and response, to the expanded demand for distance learning, to the eventual rebuilding of economies — FHI 360 will be here through it all. COVID-19 may be new to the world, but our ability to respond quickly to emerging infectious diseases is not. If you are looking for stimulating work in the clinical research arena and want to make an impact on the world, then look no further and apply now. Job Summary: Provides technical assistance and support to the COVID-19 Prevention Network (CoVPN). Liaises with COVPN partners including pharmaceutical partners.Collects, compiles, and analyzes information relevant to monitoring project status for all studies including clinical progress at clinical research sites and tracking project milestones. Monitors completion of research studies with a focus on budget, scope, regulatory and schedule requirements. Maintains electronic dashboards for tracking study progress, prepares presentations, and supports other related deliverables to monitor and report on study progress. Staff within the Science Facilitation Department of FHI 360 serve as the Operations Center (OC) for the US National Institutes of Health (NIH)-sponsored CoVPN. The OC is responsible for contributing to and supporting the development, implementation and reporting of CoVPN clinical trials and for providing coordination, communications, and support to the CoVPN leadership. Staff from the LOC work closely with CoVPN staff from the statistical and data management support center(s), laboratory support center(s), NIH, pharmaceutical partners, study teams, clinical research sites and their community programs on various aspects of the CoVPN scientific research agenda. Accountabilities:

• Tracks study progress for the portfolio of Network studies from concept approval through results dissemination. Provides support to Network leadership such as troubleshooting and monitors research activities.
• Supports research teams administratively and technically to provide high quality deliverables to Network leadership.
• Tracks performance against Financial Cost Objective (FCO) ID, project timelines, budget, objectives, and deliverables.
• Facilitates communication by answering partner inquires.
• May provide administrative support to Network as needed by writing, reviewing, and translating reports on a quarterly basis.
• Provides technical assistance and support to Network.
• Documents and shares project accomplishments, challenges, and lessons learned among internal and external partners.
• Serves as the liaison for internal units, such as finance, contracts, centers, etc.
• Supports Network teams administratively and technically to provide high quality deliverables to clients.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong and demonstrated project management skills.
• Ability to problem solve and implements corrective action as needed.
• Ability to prepare reports and provide information to management in a timely matter.

Competencies: There are 31 FHI360 development competencies. The focus for this particular job will be:

• Project Management (Planning and Time Management) - Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks (sets objectives/goals/measures). Breaks down work into steps, schedules, task/people assignments. Marshals people, time, and resource efficiently. Arranges information in a useful manner and orchestrates multiple activities at once.
• Creating and Managing Systems and Processes – Recognizes the need for standardization and balances client and organization need in systems design. Anticipates the effects of process change on people while optimizing task efficiency and simplicity.
• Problem Solving – Analyzes problems, seeks input from others and considers a variety of solutions. Chooses most efficient and effective solutions with attention to the impact that solution has on other projects and tasks.
• Employees are expected to possess or have high-potential for development of these three fundamental competencies.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Works on problems of diverse scope that require review of various factors.
• Exercises good judgment with selecting methods and techniques to determine appropriate action.
• Builds productive working relationships internally and externally.

Supervision Given/Received:

• Receives little instruction on routine work. Receives methods and procedures on new projects or assignments.
• May provide guidance to other lower level personnel.
• Typically reports to an Associate Director/ Director.

Education:

• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent • Knowledge/Information Services, Communications, Education, Environment, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences International Development, Human Development or Related Field.
• Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.

Experience:

• Typically requires a minimum of 5-8 years’ experience with project management, a blend of pharmaceutical industry/ contract research organization and US Government rules and regulations.
• Articulate and professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive fashion with clients and staff.
• Substantial experience in project management software such as Power BI, MS Project, etc.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language as appropriate.
• Prior team lead experience preferred.
• Prior work experience in a contract research organization or pharmaceutical industry

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; ability to lift 5-50 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

• Personal Computer, Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), e-mail, telephone, printer, calculator, copier and cell phones.

Travel Requirements:

• 5%-10%

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time. Deadline for Application: 31st July, 2020 More Information and Application details.