Job Description

Operations Manager: Lao-Oxford-Mahosot Hospital-Wellcome Trust Research Unit (LOMWRU)
Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Lao-Oxford-Mahosot Hospital-Wellcome Trust Research Unit (LOMWRU), Vientiane, Laos, Thailand

The Lao-Oxford-Mahosot Hospital-Wellcome Trust Research Unit is seeking to appoint an Operations Manager, to provide oversight and management of all LOMWRU operations.

Located in Vientiane, the main objective of the Lao-Oxford-Mahosot Hospital-Wellcome Trust Research Unit (LOMWRU) is to conduct clinical research on diseases of public health importance, to contribute directly to health improvement in Laos and similar communities with little health information across Asia.

You will be responsible for ensuring that all financial and operational planning is line with MORU and Oxford objectives, and you will play a key role in LOMWRU strategic planning, with a focus on establishing clear plans and documentation and ensuring appropriate financial, administrative, technical and operational support is in place to support scientific and research objectives. You will take the lead in the setting, controlling and managing of annual LOMWRU admin and grant project budgets, and you will provide advice to the Director, senior management team and other key staff in financial planning and forecasting. Other responsibilities will include advising and supporting the senior management team in all aspects of HR management including the areas of recruitment, training, probation, disciplinary, grievance and matters pertaining to terms and conditions. You will ensure a high adherence to international Health and Safety standards in collaboration with the Area Safety Officer for the Unit.

It is essential that you hold a bachelor\'s degree, or equivalent experience in a relevant area such as Business or Finance. You will have a strong track record of administration and business management within an academic led environment. Experience of HR management, including direct line management, recruitment of staff, performance management, and staff development is essential for this role, along with experience of research grant costings and post award support. You will be highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied workload under pressure and meet deadlines, and you will have strong communication skills, both verbal and written, including demonstrable experience of effective report writing. Experience of working in the healthcare field would be beneficial for this role, although not essential.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 30th September 2025 and is funded by the Wellcome.

Only applications received before 12 midday on 27th July 2023 will be considered. Please quote 166445 on all correspondence.
Contact Person : Phoebe Astbury Vacancy ID : 166445
Contact Phone : 01865 287775 Closing Date & Time : 27-Jul-2023 12:00
Pay Scale : STANDARD GRADE 8 Contact Email :
Salary (\xc2\xa3) : Grade 8: Salary in range \xc2\xa344,414 - \xc2\xa352,842 per annum

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