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.

Job Requirements

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.

How To Apply

Candidates who fulfill the above requirements should submit a short CV and a covering letter to the office of Human Resource Management of Addis Ababa University College of Health Sciences, new building, first floor, office room number 118, within 07 working days from the date of this vacancy announcement.

Applicants should bring original documents and also submit a non-returnable copy of all required and supportive documents. 

Please note that we will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.

Job Requirements Master's Degree in Health Science, Social Science or in a related field of study with relevant work experience How to Apply Submit your non-returnable application and CV along with supporting documents in person to to the office located at the office of Human Resource Management of Addis Ababa University College of Health Sciences, new building, first floor, office room number 118.