Administrative Officer – Research Training, Publications and Ethics

 

Background:

The Administrative Officer provides support to the management, administrative and performance of faculty and staff involved in research projects across FIPHR and CMNHS. The incumbent will provide strategic support and advice CMNHS stakeholders on national and international guidelines on the ethical conduct of human health research.  stakeholders within CMNHS research environment and to provide expert advice on human ethics. The Administrative Officer is responsible for facilitating the link between researchers submitting their ethics proposals to the CMNHS Human Health Research Ethics Committee (CHHREC) and ethics reviewers who are experts in the subject areas and promoting the use of best practices in administration. The incumbent will also provide support in running training sessions for users of CHHREC services in the college in line with its Standard Operating Procedure, publication or translation of research results and manage students research funds.

Job Description:

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Person Specification:

 

The successful candidate should ideally meet the following criteria:

• A recognised Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience
• Good knowledge of computer applications including proficiency with basic IT requirements
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Be a team player

Candidates meeting the following requirements will have an added advantage:

• Experience in health research administration and/or project work
• Knowledge of basic research software programs and managing databases

 

 Salary: Base salary of FJ $28, 684.00 plus 5% superannuation