Project Assistant

Position title: Project Assistant
Employer:  The Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, Sydney University
Reports directly to supervisor: Project Officer
Contract type: Full-time
Duration: 1 year with possible extension; 2 month probationary period
Duty location: Based in Ha Noi, with 25% of time travelling outside of Hanoi to field sites.

Description of the research programme
The Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, at the University of Sydney, is a leading Australian-based research organization that conducts research into lung diseases such as tuberculosis and asthma. The Woolcock Institute conducts research of major public health and scientific significance in Vietnam, in partnership with the Vietnam National Tuberculosis Program. It also conducts training in clinical research for Vietnamese health professionals.

Job Summary:
They are seeking a motivated Project Assistant to join their team in Hanoi, to fulfill a number of roles including the implementation of research, oversight of office financial management, and supporting new research project development. This person will work closely with a Project Officer and other staff at the Woolcock Institute offices, as well communicate with their partners within government hospitals throughout Vietnam. She or he will also work closely with senior Australian and Vietnamese researchers.

Main duties
Under the direct supervision of the Project Officer, the roles of this employee will be the following: 
- Implementation of existing and new research projects, including data collection, liaison with staff from partner organizations and monitoring visits to government health care facilities.
- Preparing routine reports with feedback about the quality of data and progress of research
- Data management, including working with EpiInfo and Excel
- Implementing the routine financial management processes within the office
- Work with Australian researchers to prepare research and funding proposals, including translation of documents
- Implementing the other works as requirement.

Qualifications:
Education:
- University qualification related to health, health research or health administration
- Training in book keeping and financial management of non-governmental organizations

Competencies
- At least one year working experience.
- Effective facilitation/organizational (mainly focus on organizing training workshops or conferences), communication and interpersonal skill.
- Good at writing and documenting the project progress reports
- Excellent administrative skills
- Good financial management skills, with experience relating to non-governmental organizations
- Ability to work as a part of a team and work independently
- Typing skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, EpiInfo and Epidata
- Good English language skills
- Ability to drive a motorbike, and holding a valid license.

Applications
Applicants can submit their applications including (a) a detailed covering letter, demonstrating how they meet the above requirements, and (b) a detailed Curriculum Vitae in English. Please specify in your letter which position you are applying for. Submit these by email to: [email protected].

Applications should be addressed to:
    Dr , Project Coordinator
    Woolcock Institute of Medical Research
    National Lung Hospital
    463 Hoang Hoa Tham, Ba Dinh District, Ha Noi

Terms of employment:
This will be a 1 year full-time position, commencing as soon as possible.  Salary will be negotiated on application based on experience level.

Application deadline: Applications close Monday 21st May at 5pm.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applications will not be returned.

Organization name: Woolcock Institute of Medical Research (WIMR)

Application deadline: Monday 21st May, 2012 at 5pm.

Send application to: [email protected]