Project Administrator Bioinformatics

JOB DETAILS: Location: Entebbe, Uganda Description: A research organization affiliated with the Medical Research Council (MRC) and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), focused on advancing scientific research, particularly in bioinformatics and related fields.

Job Details Title: Project Administrator Bioinformatics Location: Entebbe, Uganda Employment Type: Not explicitly stated (assumed full-time based on responsibilities) Department: Research (Bioinformatics focus) Reports To: Not specified (likely Principal Investigators or research group lead) Job Summary: The role involves managing and coordinating bioinformatics research projects, providing administrative support, and facilitating communication and collaboration within and outside the research group.

Key Responsibilities Project Management: Coordinate research project activities, timelines, and deliverables.

Monitor progress and ensure alignment with project goals.

Financial Management: Prepare and monitor project budgets.

Ensure financial accountability and compliance with funding agency guidelines.

Team Management: Schedule and facilitate group meetings to discuss progress and challenges.

Document meeting outcomes and follow up on action items.

Operational Strategy and Planning: Develop strategic operational plans aligned with organizational objectives.

Collaborate with Principal Investigators to prioritize and allocate resources.

Manuscript Preparation and Submission: Proofread manuscripts and ensure compliance with journal guidelines.

Coordinate manuscript submissions and liaise with authors and journals.

Website and Social Media Management: Maintain and update the research group’s website.

Manage social media platforms (e.g., Twitter, LinkedIn) to share updates and findings.

Grant Management and Financial Reporting: Assist in grant preparation, submission, and management.

Coordinate grant finances and reporting, ensuring compliance.

Diary and Group Meetings Management: Organize schedules, appointments, and group meetings.

Prepare agendas, document minutes, and track action items.

Collaboration Liaison: Serve as the primary contact for regional and global collaborators.

Facilitate communication within the Unit and with LSHTM activities.

Administrative Support: Manage paperwork, maintain records, and assist with logistics.

Financial Responsibility: Ensure proper accountability of project resources per MRC/UVRI & LSHTM guidelines.

Person Specification Education: MSc in Bioinformatics (required). Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Laboratory Technology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or related field.

GCP (Good Clinical Practice) training.

Experience: At least 2 years of proven experience in managing research projects and teams.

Skills and Competencies: Proficiency in research methodologies and data analysis techniques.

Familiarity with project management software/tools.

Strong IT and social media management skills.

Knowledge of compliance and ethical considerations in research.

Personal Attributes: Independence, analytical thinking, proactivity, results orientation, thoroughness.

Concern for excellence, flexibility, service orientation, development orientation.