East Africa Programme Research Manager

Job number

MED05552

Faculties

Faculty of Medicine

Departments

Department of Surgery & Cancer

Salary or Salary range

£57,785 - £69,365 per annum

Location/campus

St Mary's Campus - Hybrid

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

5 Jan 2026

About the role

We are looking for a highly motivated manager to join our research team to support our work in East Africa and beyond.

You will be based in London but will have regular trips to Uganda and Kenya.

The East Africa Programme Research Manager will support two key senior researchers you will be supporting at based in Kenya and lead a portfolio of research across a number of common conditions (malaria, sickle cell disease, sepsis) in African children.

Our work has led to changes in guidelines saving thousands of lives every year. Your role as a dedicated member of the team to support our research will be fulfilling.

For more information and some of this research please see the following links.

What you would be doing

Duties and responsibilities

• We would like you to be the first point of contact for the East Africa Programme and other research programmes for the two senior academics funded via Imperial.
• You will need to ensure the delivery of projects milestones, deliverables, schedule, and budgetary requirements.
• Assist with developing budgets for new grant applications and provide input in the annual reporting of grants
• Work alongside colleagues on programme management and other duties, as and when required.
• Help in the recruitment and interviewing of new staff.
• Travel when required to the sites to provide support for different collaborating partners for the setup, monitoring logistically.
• Be actively involved in setting up teleconferences and assist with preparing and circulation of the meetings minutes
• For the research programme in Uganda, you will require to be fully engaged with operational management and to ensure due diligence compliance.

What we are looking for

• To have the management qualification/certification
• Strong practical experience of managing budgets and budgeting
• To have previous experience working within African countries
• Technical Report writing skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• To have some experience of managing projects in multiple large organizations
• Ability to deal with a wide range of people in an appropriate manner
• Willingness to travel to Africa
• Flexible attitude towards work

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.

• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days' annual leave and generous pension schemes).

• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

This role is full time and fixed-term until September 2029

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Professor Kath Maitland –

Available documents

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

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About Imperial

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As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.

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