| Job title | Translational Research Project Coordinator |
| Group | Operations – Translational Research |
| Location | This post is based at OUCRU Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. |
| Hours of work | 37.5 hours per week, extra hours may be required. |
| Tenure | Initially for 01 years, including a 02-month probation period, with possibility of extension. |
| Reporting to | Nguyen Thi Thanh Thao, Translational Research Manager |
| Vacancy reference | JDHCM-0926-016 |
| Background | The Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU) is a large-scale clinical and public health research unit, with sites offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi in Vietnam, Jakarta in Indonesia and Kathmandu in Nepal. In Vietnam, we are hosted by the Hospital of Tropical Diseases (HTD) in Ho Chi Minh City, and the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases (NHTD) in Hanoi. OUCRU Nepal closely collaborates with the National Academy of Medical Sciences in Kathmandu, and OUCRU Indonesia exists in partnership with the University of Indonesia. As a Wellcome Trust Africa Asia Programme, we have received considerable support from the Wellcome Trust since our establishment in 1991. OUCRU’s vision is to have local, regional and global impact on health by leading a locally driven research programme on infectious diseases in Southeast Asia. Priority is given to health issues important to the hospitals where we work, and to the countries as a whole where we operate: Vietnam, Indonesia and Nepal. All work is intended not only to benefit the patients seen daily at our host hospitals, but also to help improve patient care. Please see more information on OUCRU website: www.oucru.org — Translational Research at OUCRU mandates a strategic, multi-disciplinary approach that supports a tailored developmental pathway from a discovery or concept, to the generation of new therapies, devices and diagnostics. It also mandates a fair and equitable pathway, that ensures the contributions made by our low- and middle-income country (LMIC) partners are recognized and rewarded, and the research outputs are directed towards their application in LMICs. A key objective of the Translational Research Programme is to increase awareness, knowledge and practical expertise in translational research and innovation across all OUCRU units. This includes introductory and specialist masterclasses, online learning resources in innovation and entrepreneurship, and engagement with external partners and experts in Asia and Oxford. The OUCRU Innovation and Translation Academy is a central part of this work. It provides a structured and intensive development curriculum for selected cohorts of researchers undertaking relevant translational projects, combining training, mentorship, ecosystem engagement and networking activities. |
| Job summary | The Translational Research Project Coordinator will provide coordination for knowledge-sharing and skills development activities within the OUCRU Translational Research Programme, under the guidance of the Translational Research Manager. The post-holder will have primary responsibility for delivering the OUCRU Innovation and Translation Academy and will also support broader masterclasses, expert engagement, and training resources. The role will maintain communications, schedules, logistics, records and monitoring information and provide flexible support for other translational research projects and activities appropriate to the role and grade. |
| Key responsibilities and tasks | 1. OUCRU Innovation and Translation Academy coordination (approx. 60%): – Coordinate the day-to-day implementation of the Academy in accordance with the approved curriculum and schedule. – Organise participant communications, mentorship, materials, networking activities and related event logistics. – Maintain accurate records of participation, mentorship logs and the overall Academy’s deliverables. 2. Broader translational research training activities (approx. 20%): – Coordinate masterclasses, seminars, workshops, expert sessions and other activities that increase awareness and practical understanding of translational research. – Support the training and development calendar and liaise with OUCRU teams, external experts and partners regarding schedules, communications, materials and event arrangements. 3. Reporting and flexible project support (approx. 20%): – Collect data, source records and prepare relevant reports of indicators relating to knowledge exchange and capacity development for translational research program. – Undertake other related duties consistent with the purpose and grade of the role. |
| Selection criteria | Essential – Bachelor’s degree in health/life sciences, education or business administration. – Relevant experience in project coordination, programme administration, research support, or a related area. – Excellent communication, interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships. – Excellent time management, organizational skills and attention to detail. – Highly computer literate with proficiency in MS Office and related business and communication tools – Fluent both in English and Vietnamese Desired – Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field. – Experience coordinating training, mentorship or researcher-development programmes with partners across different countries or organisations. – Experience with monitoring and evaluation, surveys, dashboards/data reporting. – Experience in research, higher education, innovation, grants administration or a biomedical or public-health environment. |
| Benefits | – Contracted salary: * Grade: RS3/IC3 * Salary range: $1,094 – $1,325 gross per month – Optional insurance: In-patient and out-patient medical coverage; Personal accident insurance coverage – Two months’ salary for annual bonus and clothes Annual leave 18 days/year for the first year, a maximum of 30 days – Other responsibilities and benefits are based on Viet Nam Labor Law. |
| How to apply | Interested qualified candidates are invited to send their detailed resume and cover letter in English, including copies of relevant degrees, certificates, by email to the following address: Oxford University Clinical Research Unit Laboratory of Clinical Science Hospital for Tropical Diseases 764 Vo Van Kiet, Cho Quan Ward, HCMC Email: hr@oucru.org *** We thank all candidates for their interest but only short-listed applicants will be notified for interview. |
| Contact person | Ms Nguyen Thi Hong Phuc |
| Deadline for submission | 25 October 2026 |