Summary of the role: The Center for Innovative Drug Development and Therapeutic Trials for Africa (CDT-Africa) is a  World  Bank  supported  center  of  excellence  for  education  and  research at  the  College  of  Health  Sciences,  Addis  Ababa  University,  Addis  Ababa,  Ethiopia.  The  main aim of CDT-Africa is to serve as a platform  for  equitable  access  to  interventions  (medicines, vaccines,  diagnostics  and  complex  interventions)  and  bring  about   sustainable  development  in Africa through high-quality capacity development for innovative therapeutic discovery.

As part of these efforts, CDT-Africa is looking for a qualified Senior Center Manager.

Main Duties and responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Center Leader, the senior center manager will;

• Become thoroughly knowledgeable on all aspects of the ACEII project.

• Support the high level visions of CDT-Africa, including revising high level plans and visions.

• Engage with Ministerial offices to facilitate implementation and uptake.

• Achieve operational objectives by contributing information & recommendations to the strategic plans & reviews; preparing & completing action plans.

• Enhance productivity and quality, resolving problems; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change.

• Manage human resource consisting of organizations planning, project team acquisitions and staff

• Development activities.

• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, participating in professional organizations.

• Manage risk consisting of risk management planning, risk identification, risk quantitative & qualitative analysis, response planning, monitoring & control activities.

• Enhance the center’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new & different requests exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

• Manage national, regional & international academic , government & private sector partners

• Manage communication in coordination with the communication officer of the center

• Establish, maintain & manage communications among all parties involved in the project coordination implementation.

• Prepare semi-annual & annual reports in collaboration with the scientific coordinator.

• Supervise other support personnel.

• Support resource mobilization.

• Coordinate marketing of the center monitoring & evaluation of activities.

• Coordinate international collaborations & assist in developing new partnership projects.

• Convene national, regional & international conferences.

• Assist the center lead in future human resource development planning.

• Ensure effective coordination between & among individual research project teams.

• Convene meeting of the project management steering committee & international scientific advisory committee & monitor progress of recommendations made.

• Oversee all financial & administrative issues.

• Liaise with the ACE II regional facilitation unit & World Bank office in Ethiopia as required.

• Manage quality consisting of quality planning, quality assurance & quality control activities.

• Take part in any other duties which may be deemed necessary by the lead & management due to the expansion, development & diversification of activities with CDT Program.

• Engage in other activities as directed by the Center Head.

Terms and conditions

• Hours of Work: Are governed by the laws of Ethiopia. However, the nature of the work is such that it might require working overtime and weekends, with due financial compensation.

• Holidays: Are governed by the rules of Addis Ababa University for project workers.

• Length of Contract: This is a three year  post subject  to six  monthly  contract  renewal  or availability of funds

• Probationary Period and Notice Period: There is a three-month probationary period for this role. The notice period is one month.

• Required: One

• Reports to: CDT-Africa Center leader

Job Requirements

Qualification and requirements

• Experience in similar centers or responsibilities are more important than specific qualifications. However the candidate is expected to have at least a master’s degree in an appropriate field (e.g. Public Health, Communications, English literature, marketing, International Development) or any other related field.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.  Such as in program management, Team leadership, etc.

 Personal attributes

• Well organized

• A high level of attention to detail

• Ability to work with others, including international collaborators

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

How to Apply

Submit your Application Letter, Updated CV and relevant credentials in person to Addis Ababa University College of Health Sciences Human Resource Administration office, Located at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital (TASH) Room No. 15.