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In collaboration with Department Zorg (Care) and , PWLS Team is launching a new ⚠-month long study on scabies in Flanders. Scabies is a contagious and severely itchy skin condition caused by a microscopic mite. Scabies infestations have been increasing in Belgium over the past ⚠ years in the general population, in men and women of all ages, especially ⚠-⚠ years-old. In Flanders, the increase in incidence of scabies has additionally mostly been seen in large cities. It is so far unknown whether a large part of this increase is due to therapy failure, re-infections and/or other factors.

This study aims to measure the number of scabies presentations to outpatient care and estimate the extent of scabies’ therapy failure and re-infections in Flanders, as well as to improve our understanding of scabies-specific care seeking behaviours and care giving behaviours. Working with physicians and scabies patients in four cities in Flanders (Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges and Leuven) the study team will collect information using surveys and in-depth interviews.

The results from this study will in turn support Department Zorg in targeting measures to reduce the burden of scabies in Flanders.

PWLS Team is looking to hire a coordinator to support the study over the period of ⚠ year . Most of the work is being conducted at PWLS Team, Antwerp, Belgium, but staff must be prepared to travel within Belgium. The project coordinator will work primarily within the multidisciplinary team at PWLS Team (clinical, epidemiological, entomological and social science).

Assignment

· You coordinate the logistic, administrative and financial activities of the scabies study. You support the project in close cooperation with the supporting services of the PWLS Team (Research Office, Accountancy, Project Management, HRM & purchase service).

· You coordinate the administrative and logistic preparations at PWLS Team and at the sites of the research study.

· You oversee and coordinate the overall study planning.

· You ensure regular communication and follow-ups with and between the different project partners, including monthly meetings, daily emailing, and ad-hoc requests.

· You coordinate the network of participating clinics, send and collect monthly surveys.

· You conduct logistics activities such as organization of trainings and scientific follow-ups.

· You participate in external and internal reporting.

· You liaise and coordinate with other research scabies activities at PWLS Team in all three departments.

· You work closely with the scientific coordination team across all PWLS Team departments and two junior researchers.

Jouw profiel

PROFILE

· Relevant Bachelor’s degree (management, finances, administration…) or above.

· Experience in project management, with substantial knowledge of financial, administrative, legal and standard logistic procedures (i.e. in research projects: planning, stock management, subcontracting, privacy & ethical legislation etc.)

· Experience with working in health research and within Flanders’ healthcare system is an asset

· Experience working with consortia is an asset.

• Rapporten, publicaties en scripties opstellen
• Wetenschappelijk onderzoek en ontwikkelingen voorstellen en verklaren
• Financiering en partnerschappen zoeken
  Contracten opstellen
• Wetenschappelijke, technologische, technische, reglementaire, … informatie opvolgen en actualiseren
• De verzamelde gegevens interpreteren
  De verkregen resultaten formaliseren
• Het budget van een organisatie bepalen en opvolgen

Aanbod

OFFER

The Institute of Tropical Medicine is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive ins ti tute. We strive for excellence and relevance, integrity, sustainability, persistence and fairness. Your assignment contributes to our mission. We value human dignity and diversity, academic creativity and a critical spirit, solidarity and coopera ti on, and the well-being of employees, students, pa ti ents and clients.

· A part-time technical p osition for ⚠ year, at ⚠ days a week. Starting date: March ⚠th ⚠.

· A dynamic team where we all ensure a pleasant working atmosphere with attention to work-life balance and individual growth and development.

· The PWLS Team is located in the middle of the bustling city of Antwerp and is easily accessible by public transport.

· A salary taking into account your work experience and some fringe benefits, such as meal vouchers and supplementary pension.

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