Project Coordinator

• Location: Center for Innovative Drug Development and Therapeutic Trials for Africa (CDT-Africa), Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
• Reports to: AVATAR Project PI

The Role of the Coordinator

Addis Ababa University Center for Innovative Drug Development and Therapeutic Trials for Africa (CDT-Africa) wants to recruit a Project Coordinator. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for managing and coordinating the AVATAR therapy project that CDT-Africa is implementing in collaboration with the King’s Kollege London in UK (KCL), All India Institute of Medical Sciences in India (AIIMS), and other partners, with a particular focus on co-ordinating qualitative study on adaptation of AVATAR therapy for people who hear voices.

Principal responsibilities

• Work closely with AVATAR investigators to manage and oversee study activities.
• Conduct regular field visits to ensure smooth project implementation.
• Work closely with project leads to ensure implementation of all standardised operating procedures for high-quality data collection and management.
• Ensure all study staff understand and follow ethical research procedures.
• Supervise and manage data collection processes.
• Engage and coordinate with local AVATAR stakeholders to support study implementation.
• Assist in organizing and conducting training sessions and workshops.
• Lead documentation of adaptation processes as required.
• Coordinate and conduct qualitative research and data collection activities.
• Play a leading role in research dissemination activities.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the AVATAR Project PI and study investigators.

Personal attributes

• Well organised.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work with others, including international collaborators
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Terms and conditions

• Hours of work: As per Ethiopian Labor Laws; however, the role may require occasional overtime or weekend work.
• Holidays: In accordance with Addis Ababa University regulations for project staff.
• Salary: Negotiable based on experience and expertise.
• Start date: As soon as possible.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (MSc or MA) in a health-related or social science discipline, completed with a thesis.
• At least 5 years of experience as a research assistant, coordinator, or above, including 2 years on university-led projects, preferably at Addis Ababa University or similar institutions, with good understanding of academic and research functions
• Proven experience conducting pilot and feasibility studies and related research activities
• Experience working with international research collaborators
• Experience in qualitative data collection, including interviews and FGDs, and familiarity in quantitative research methods.
• Willingness to travel to study sites as needed.