Biomedical Engineering as a Driver for Improvements in Healthcare in East Africa

Project Assistant, University of Leeds (temp role at Grade 4)

Job Description

What does the role entail?

The main duties will include:

* Providing administrative support for the effective organisation, management and delivery of an audit ofBiomedical Engineering (BME) in East Africa including:

* Liaison with Co-Investigator and Project Co-ordinator based at the host university (Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda)

* Collation of data, country-specific information and regional level information generated from the project

* Provision of regular information and newsletters to partner organisations in East Africa

* Providing monthly reports for the Principal and Co-Investigators (PI and Co-I) and the Research and Innovation Development Group at the University of Leeds

* Issuing interim and final reports for stakeholders

* Arranging travel for the PI in East Africa and, in conjunction with the Project Co-ordinator in Uganda, provide logistical support for travel and itineraries undertaken in East Africa and the UK

* Organising and providing support for activities to ensure a successful programme and audit including setting up and attending meetings, workshops, presentations, training events and writing reports of these events

* Leading in the organisation and administration of the final dissemination Audit Report and assisting in the organisation of the final project workshop

* Acting as first point of contact for the project and audit in the UK

These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the post.

What will you bring to the role?

You will have:

* A commitment to delivering excellence and professionalism

This is a part time role working Tuesdays, Wednesdays and another flexible half day. (0.5 FTE) If you are interested then please click on the link below to apply