We College Scholarship Application have an exciting and challenging vacancy for an Associate Director - Finance and Administration to join the scientific team of a research programme on the epidemiology and control of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases in Mwanza, Tanzania. The post holder will be employed as a staff member of LSHTM, and will be based full-time in Mwanza, Tanzania.
The College Scholarship Application person appointed will be responsible for ensuring the effective running of the MITU office and premises; managing and developing MITU's finance function; providing administrative and financial leadership, planning and day-to-day support to MITU's projects; and supporting MITU's Scientific Director in the development and implementation of MITU's policies and procedures. The College Scholarship Application post holder will have responsibility for the internal affairs of the unit including planning, budgets, logistics, procurement, computing, human resources, communication, publicity and promotion.
The College Scholarship Application workload will be demanding, requiring the ability to manage constantly shifting priorities. The person we wish to appoint will have administrative experience in a senior role, including experience of preparing and managing budgets.
The initial appointment will commence as soon as possible. Current funding is available until the end of February 2013.
The post College Scholarship Application will be full-time on the National Grade 7 scale of the Professional Support Pathway with a starting salary between £37,990 and £44,015 per annum, plus £3,473 displacement allowance per annum (if applicable). Additional overseas allowances and benefits will be provided as appropriate.
Applications should be made on-line via our website at http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk
The reference for this post is AD-FA. Applications should also include a CV and the names and email contacts of 2 referees who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk.
Closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday 9 May 2011.
