International Project Coordinator – Aetiology of Mortality in Adult PLHIV at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

Strategic Leadership and Program Management

• Spearheading the planning, implementation, and evaluation of program and research activities for the Adult HIV Study across all sites
• Developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation plans across all sites
• Managing and coordinating the tracking of enrolment, test results, and determination of cause of death (DeCoDe) findings

Scientific and Technical Oversight

• Providing direction and guidance for scientific and programmatic components to study sites
• Coordinating and participating in select DeCoDe sessions
• Offering guidance on laboratory testing and technical aspects of the study

Partnership and Stakeholder Management

• Serving as the primary liaison between study sites, the CHAMPS Program Office, and key stakeholders
• Fostering collaboration across international partners and local collaborators
• Acting as the main contact for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Emory University

Capacity Building and Knowledge Dissemination

• Supporting sites in preparing and implementing performance management plans based on key indicators
• Coordinating and supporting capacity-building initiatives across the network
• Facilitating the dissemination of research findings through publications, reports, and conference presentations

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Master's degree in Clinical Medicine, Public Health, or a related field with substantial relevant experience (Medical degree or Doctorate degree would be advantageous)
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in field-based research in low-income settings, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa
• Proven track record in managing complex, multi-country health research projects
• Extensive experience in HIV/AIDS research and programming
• Demonstrated experience in developing scientific presentations and writing high-impact manuscripts
• Experience in data analysis and report and manuscript writing