Project Manager
The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is a cutting\-edge institute addressing global public health challenges through research, translation into policy and education. ISGlobal has a broad portfolio in communicable and non\-communicable diseases including environmental and climate determinants, and applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level. Research is organized in five programs: Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health; Environment and Health over the Lifecourse; Global Viral and Bacterial Infections; Malaria and Neglected Parasitic Diseases and Maternal Child and Reproductive Health. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
ISGlobal is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to provide support to two multicentre collaborative projects. One project, aims to improve the control of three major neglected tropical diseases —Taenia solium, schistosomiasis, and soil\-transmitted helminths— in Zambia, Tanzania, and Mozambique by evaluating a new integrated treatment strategy under real\-world conditions. The second project, conducted in Mozambique, Uganda, Gabon, and Tanzania, focuses on the development of a novel antimalarial drug addressing the urgent need for new therapeutic options formalaria.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure timely and quality implementation of the project and achievement of the established project objectives.
- Oversee the contracts and budgets including appropriate allocation.
- Coordinate reporting of activities and finances.
- Ensure adequate communication amongst the partners in the consortium.
- Ensure the project is executed within the allocated budget and timeline.
- Support for grant applications.
- Provide support to the clinical trial team on trial activities (essential record management, data management, site coordination, etc.).
- Responsible for the daily functioning and coordination with ISGlobal internal departments (financial and legal department, travel agency, etc.).
SPECIFIC DUTIES
- Assure appropriate and timely allocation of resources necessary to achieve
- Prepare contingency plans/decision trees and reports
- Participation in meetings
- Preparation of technical reports and ensure on\-time submission
- Monitor contractual agreements
- Preparation and coordination of conference calls and meetings
- Agenda and minutes writing
- Follow up on agreed actions
- Oversee budget management and procurement
- Regular follow up of budget with the financial manager at ISGlobal
- Follow up with partners on implementation of actions and budget
- Support the trial management activities
This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post\-holder.
This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual professional assessment process.
SKILLS
- Proactive
- Excellent management, project planning, and organizational skills
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to effectively work both as a team member and independently
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
- University degree in health sciences
- At least 2 years of project management experience in health or related field
- Excellent computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint or equivalent
- Experience working in international and multi\-cultural environment
- Experience in clinical trials in LMIC is a strong plus
LANGUAGE LEVEL
- Written and spoken English is required; knowledge of Spanish and Catalan a strong plus.
CONDITIONS
- Contract: 3 years, full time.
- Salary: 38\.000€ gross annual.
- Work\-Life Balance: 36 days off per year (23 vacation days \+ 13 personal days)
- Start date: September 2026
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must complete the application form and upload a CV and a Cover Letter. Each document must be clearly named with the candidate’s name and surname.
Applications will remain open for a minimum of 15 days from the date of publication. The position will stay open until it is filled and may be closed once a suitable candidate is identified.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and shortlisted candidates may be contacted and interviewed as applications are received. Interviews may take place during the application period.
We encourage diverse applications, including but not limited to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political beliefs.
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process is designed in two phases:
1\- Interview phase of a technical nature, with the team that requires the incorporation. To assess the person's skills and CV.
2 \- Meeting with HR with the finalist(s) to finish assessing the profile and discuss contractual and institutional issues.
If needed any technical test could be passed. A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for the structural or transversal positions.
In accordance with the OTM\-R principles, a gender\-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.
*In ISGlobal we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such as age, gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, functional diversity, political leanings, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.*
*We confirm our commitment towards the value of the diversity of our staff and student population and seek to promote peace, equity, diversity and inclusion as essential elements in contribution to improving health worldwide.*
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