Study Project Coordinator & Research Operations Lead

United Arab Emirates University, Department of Family Medicine; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

United Arab Emirates University, Department of Family Medicine is seeking a Research Associate - Project Coordinator to oversee operations, governance, and scientific support for the Mutaba'ah Study. The role partners with investigators, students, and institutions to ensure objectives and sustainability.

Ideal candidates have a Master’s in a related field and strong leadership, communication, and project-management skills, with fluency in English and Arabic.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant field or closely related discipline.
• Experience managing research, healthcare, or public health projects.
• Strong governance and administrative process knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal English and Arabic communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Mutaba'ah Study.
• Monitor timelines, milestones, deliverables, and indicators.
• Develop and maintain project management systems and reporting.
• Ensure timely completion of activities and protocol compliance.
• Coordinate ethics applications, amendments, renewals, and submissions.
• Maintain governance records and study policies.
• Support grant development, publications, and collaborations.
• Serve as liaison with hospitals, partners, and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Research Management

Master's degree in Health Administration

Master's degree in Clinical Research

Master's degree in Public Health

Master's degree in Epidemiology

Closely related discipline

Job description

United Arab Emirates University, Department of Family Medicine is seeking a Research Associate - Project Coordinator to oversee operations, governance, and scientific support for the Mutaba'ah Study. The role partners with investigators, students, and institutions to ensure objectives and sustainability.

Ideal candidates have a Master’s in a related field and strong leadership, communication, and project-management skills, with fluency in English and Arabic.