Business Area Public Health, Societies and Belonging - PHSB
Department CCBR
Number of Positions 1
Workplace Type On-site
Location - Town / City Pietermaritzburg
Location - Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location - Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level NQF8 - Hons Degree or equivalent
Application Closing Date 30-Apr-2024
Job Category Administrative
Job Advert Summary The Centre for Community Based Research (CCBR) exists within the Division of Public Health, Societies and Belonging (PHSB). The mission of the CCBR is to understand, identify and improve community wellbeing by exploring, describing and addressing health, education, and quality of life through novel mixed-methods approaches that combines multidisciplinary capacities, and to serve as a hub for knowledge generation, capacity building and training.
Through engagement and advocacy for community-informed approaches, the CCBR is a champion for this work within the Division and across the HSRC. The CCBR currently have staff in both Durban and Pietermaritzburg with plans to grow activities and capacity beyond the borders of the Sweetwaters office.
The CCBR is looking for a suitably qualified persons to take on the responsibilities of a senior officer responsible for grants and contracts management for research projects implemented at the Sweetwaters office. The successful candidate will lead the provision of effective financial and administrative support services to all staff and sites, specifically in the areas of financial management, donor liaison and organizational administration. They will take on budgeting and financial operation of projects; grants management; assigned clerical and administrative tasks; at Sweetwaters. This position is offered on a 24 month contract.
Applicants must be in possession of an Honours level qualification(NQF 8) in Public Administration, Finance/Accounting/Auditing, or Business Administration.At least five years of work experience, with focus on fundraising, international development, financial management or project managementOrganized, thorough and accurate approach to workResilient with demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlinesExcellent written and verbal communication skills Duties & Responsibilities Support development of budgets working closely with the research team ensuring projects are correctly costed according to the study protocolPrepare budgets in line with schedule of events for submission to sponsorsDeveloping a standard budget costing tool for clinical trialsEnsure invoicing is done timeously and engaging with sponsors to ensure that the sites are reimbursed accordingly for closed studiesWorking with the Legal team to ensure that Clinical Trial Agreements/ Material Transfer Agreements are reviewed and all legal issues are addressed by the sponsors.Maintain and updating the list of clinical trial studies for each siteFollowing up on payments of invoices with sponsors based on the age analysisExtracting financial reports on RMS and updating billing amounts according to contract amendmentsCommunicate effectively with management, clinicians, and pharmaceutical companies.Work as part of the multidisciplinary team#J-18808-Ljbffr
