Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The Carolina Population Center, affiliated with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, supports research, training, and public service focused on improving study design, data collection, and analysis. The Soc/Clin Research Manager will lead recruitment, growth, and sustainability for two WASH communities of practice, address members’ needs, facilitate technical collaboration, and support funding development.
Responsibilities
- Lead recruitment, growth, and sustainability efforts for the WASH in Healthcare Facilities Community of Practice and the WASH circuit riders community of practice
- Build a thriving community of practitioners, identify and respond to members’ needs, facilitate technical collaboration, and support funding development for community members
Skills
- Master's degree in a discipline related to the field assigned; or Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and two years of research/analysis, preferably with one year in a supervisory role; or equivalent combination of training and experience
- All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions
- Ability to travel 2-4 weeks per year to support in-person meetings and conferences
- Experience managing or participating in Communities of Practice or professional networks
- Grant writing or funding development experience
- Experience working in low- and middle-income country contexts
- Coursework in relevant field (public health, engineering, international development, etc.)
- Multilingual abilities
Benefits
- University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning
- Exclusive retail and restaurant discounts
- Savings on local child care centers
- Special rates for performing arts events
- Part-time, remote position
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