Personal Assistant, Tuberculosis Group

**Descripción**:
The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is a cutting-edge institute addressing global public health challenges through research, translation into policy and education. ISGlobal has a broad portfolio in communicable and non-communicable diseases including environmental and climate determinants, and applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level. Research is organized in five programs: Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health; Environment and Health over the Lifecourse; Global Viral and Bacterial Infections; Malaria and Neglected Parasitic Diseases and Maternal Child and Reproductive Health. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.

**Lugar**:
Barcelona, Campus Clinic

**WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR**:
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

**TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE /QUALIFICATIONS**:

- 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

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- 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.

**AUXILIAR TASK**:
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.

**SKILLS**:

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

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.

**LANGUAGE LEVEL**:

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

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

**HOW TO APPLY**:
**Applications will be accepted until 17.00 CET of the closing date.**

**SELECTION PROCESS**:
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 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._
- 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._