Job offer: Personal Assistant, Tuberculosis Group

ISGlobal is seeking a Personal Assistant who will assist Alberto García-Basteiro, leader of the Tuberculosis Group, with the smooth running of administrative and communications tasks related to TB research projects and the overall TB unit.

The research group on Tuberculosis focuses on 4 main lines of investigation:

• Determine disease burden in vulnerable populations (children, HIV-infected, pregnant)
• Assess the impact of innovative strategies for the active search for cases based on spatial parameters, population density and microbial load in index cases
• Evaluate new diagnostic tools in contexts of high prevalence of TB and HIV
• Evaluate new biomarkers for the diagnosis and treatment of TB
   

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Biology, Global Health, Political Science, Sociology or related fields
• Professional Training in Administration
• 2+ working experience in administration / personal assistant roles 
   

• Assisting with the organization of in presence and online meetings & events
• Planning and organizing trips, and high-level visits required for the projects
• Support the PI in any administrative need related to research projects
• Managing the communications (website, social media management, events etc.) of different research projects.

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder. 

This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual professional assessment  process .

• Teamwork.
• Problem resolution.
• Learning capacity.
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

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The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in People management policy, including Equity, diversity and health safety. The post holder will respect, and accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures .

• English: C1 (essential)
• Spanish: C1 (essential)
• Portuguese: B2 (desirable)
• Catalan: B2 (desirable)

Duration: 1 year (renewable)
Starting date: 15 oct 2024
Contract: Full-time
Salary Range: According to experience and qualifications

Applicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position: Personal Assistant_TB_Sept 2024, attach the CV and a Cover Letter. Each attached document must be named with the candidate name and surname. 

Only the applications submitted through the request form will be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The interviews could be placed during the reception candidatures period.
Diverse candidatures are encouraged, that includes: gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political views.

The selection process is designed in two phases:
1- Interview phase of a technical nature, with the team that requires the incorporation. To assess the person's skills and CV.
2 - Meeting with HR with the finalist(s) to finish assessing the profile and discuss contractual and institutional issues.

If needed any technical test could be pass. A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for the structural or transversal positions.

In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.

In ISGlobal we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such as age, gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, functional diversity, political leanings, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

ISGlobal supports the initiative #ScienceforUkraine. Therefore, to sustain Ukraine’s presence in the European Research Area and international scholarly community, candidates from Ukraine on all levels of scholarly career are welcome: students, PhD candidates, early career researchers and senior scholars.

We confirm our commitment towards the value of the diversity of our staff and student population and seek to promote peace, equity, diversity and inclusion as essential elements in contribution to improving health worldwide.