Program Manager

General Summary/Overview:

The Ivers Research Lab at Massachusetts General Hospital in the Center for Global Health is seeking a Program Manager with a data analysis focus to support global public health research and scholarly activities.

The Ivers lab focuses on research addressing barriers to health equities, including epidemiology, public health, and observational and intervention research in Haiti and sub-Saharan Africa. We have a focus on diarrheal diseases, infectious diseases, and social determinants of ill-health such as food and water insecurity. Projects range from population-level studies to field epidemiology.

The position offers an exceptional opportunity for growth with access to world-class resources, a terrific work environment, and the opportunity to travel. The successful candidate will work closely with a project manager and the principal investigator.

For further information on the Center for Global Health and the PI: https://globalhealth.massgeneral.org/people/louise-c- ivers-mbbch-bao-md-mph-dtmh/

This is a 2-year funded position with potential for renewal.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages a research program (federal- / foundation-funded) by preparation and collection of annual applications, facilitating meetings, creation of timelines, preparation of necessary reports associated with the program
• Coordinates with other members of the team on assembly and preparation of all grant components
• Coordinates all research activities including data collection, cleaning, and quality control
• Assist with the creation of and/or training on project-specific data collection systems
• Conducts preliminary data analysis and report summary of results with guidance from the PI
• Performs systematic literature reviews and synthesize relevant data
• Aids in abstract and manuscript preparation, as well as presentation of study results
• Edits and formats original scientific content for manuscripts, grant applications, and progress reports, posters, and presentations
• Manages scientific communications with co-authors, collaborators, journal editors, and graphic designers to ensure quality and scientific accuracy of written documents
• Coordinates submission of scientific manuscripts and grant applications
• Prepares Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications and related documents (e.g., study protocol, consent forms) and monitor for renewals
• Provides writing and editing support to trainees
• Provides general administrative support to all project members including logistics (e.g. scheduling meetings and ordering materials)
• Liaises with local and international partner organizations to provide program support
• May supervise research assistant

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in relevant field required (MPH, M.S., MSc.)
• Excellent writing skills (may be asked for writing samples)
• Familiarity with data analysis software packages such as Stata, SAS, R, Redcap, NVIVO is a plus
• Dedicated to excellence and scientific accuracy
• Detail-oriented and highly motivated to produce top-quality work
• A proven ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Working knowledge of data management programs
• Proficiency with standard office software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and standard internet application
• Familiarity with other software packages, or ability to learn new ones, such as Stata, SAS, R, Redcap, NVIVO, or Microsoft Access is a plus
• Demonstrated interest in health equity and social justice preferred.
• Previous experience with epidemiological data analysis

A cover letter and CV are required. Applications without both a cover letter and a CV will not be considered.