Job Title: Project Manager – Clinical Trials Center of Excellence (CTCoE)

Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Reports to: Principal Investigators, UGHE & KFH
Contract Type: Full-time 

Duration: 3-Year Renewable Contract
Institution: University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) / King Faisal Hospital Rwanda (KFH)

Project Summary: 

This project aims to establish a Clinical Trials Center of Excellence (CTCoE) across two trial sites in Rwanda, leveraging national and international public-private partnerships with Karolinska Institute (KI), the International Vaccine Institute (IVI), the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE), and King Faisal Hospital Rwanda (KFH). The CTCoE will provide an integrated framework for clinical research infrastructure, capacity building, and regulatory development across the sites, contributing to Rwanda’s transformation into a regional hub for clinical trials. The center will be prepared to conduct clinical trials across various fields, setting the foundation for interdisciplinary research based on Rwanda’s national priorities.

Position Overview:

The Project Manager will serve as the central operational lead, overseeing the day-to-day implementation of the CTCoE across multiple sites (UGHE, KFH) and engaging key stakeholders. Responsibilities include coordinating infrastructure upgrades, managing budgets, facilitating stakeholder engagement, ensuring regulatory alignment, and driving project timelines. This role is critical to ensuring site readiness for clinical trials and effective management of multidisciplinary teams. The Project Manager will serve as the central operational lead, overseeing the day-to-day implementation of the CTCoE across multiple sites (UGHE, KFH) and engaging key stakeholders. Responsibilities include coordinating infrastructure upgrades, managing budgets, facilitating stakeholder engagement, ensuring regulatory alignment, and driving project timelines. This role is critical to ensuring site readiness for clinical trials and effective management of multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all CTCoE operational activities, from clinical infrastructure upgrades to training rollouts.
• Coordinate project implementation across UGHE and KFH.
• Lead budget management, procurement tracking, donor reporting, and audit preparation.
• Supervise project staff, including coordinators and assistants, ensuring delivery on KPIs.
• Serve as liaison between the Executive Committee, Scientific Committee, regulatory bodies, and site leadership.
• Develop and execute a Monitoring & Evaluation framework aligned with funder expectations.
• Drive timelines for licensing, site readiness assessments, GCP certifications, and infrastructure milestones.
• Organize high-level stakeholder engagement events, national alignment workshops, and public awareness campaigns.
• Perform other research-related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Medical Degree and/or Master’s degree (or higher) in Public Health, Clinical Research, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in clinical trial coordination or global health program management.
• Experience managing multi-institutional partnerships, preferably in Africa or LMICs.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory processes, including ICH-GCP and national FDA standards.
• Demonstrated ability in financial oversight, risk mitigation, and donor compliance.
• Fluency in oral and written English.
• Exceptional communication, team leadership, and reporting skills.

Interested candidates should submit their CV via this link by 

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