Join us in shaping the future of precision medicine for children!

Children’s Clinical University Hospital (CCUH) was established in 1899. CCUH, located in Riga, is a health care services provider in Latvia only for children, with 258 beds and around 2000 health care professionals. In Latvia, only CCUH provides diagnostics, treatment, and care for paediatric patients. It is the largest specialized multi-profile children's medical institution in Latvia. We treat, care, teach and inspire so that children have the healthiest and most fulfilling lives possible. Approximately 15,000 patients are treated in the hospital each year, while more than 300,000 outpatient visits are provided in the Outpatient Health Center. The hospital consists of 10 clinics, 5 treatment centers, 12 care units and 11 medical support services. The hospital provides state-funded health care services to children at the outpatient clinic along with emergency and critical care services.

The Center of Excellence for Precision Medicine in Pediatric Care (PMPC) at CCUH is an advanced research and healthcare initiative dedicated to transforming pediatric medicine through precision diagnostics, targeted therapies, and cutting-edge research.

Established at the Children’s Clinical University Hospital (CCUH) in Riga, PMPC collaborates with leading European institutions, including the Princess Máxima Center—the largest pediatric oncology center in Europe.

With support from the Horizon Europe WIDERA program, PMPC is building research infrastructure, including a genomics and data analysis unit, biobank and a clinical trial unit. PMPC mission is to enhance the understanding of complex pediatric diseases, improve treatment outcomes, and foster international knowledge exchange.

We are looking for a new colleague – PMPC Project manager at the Children’s Clinical University Hospital (CCUH) in Riga, Latvia.

We are looking for an experienced Research Project Manager to lead the planning, implementation, and management of international research project. This role is central to CCUH’s mission to expand its research capacity and deliver long-term impact through research, innovation and collaboration.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead a large-scale Horizon Europe / WIDERA research and innovation project, ensuring alignment with CCUH’s strategic goals and integration with hospital operations.
• Monitor project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring compliance with objectives and milestones.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation: progress reports, financial reports, budgets, and risk registers.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders and external research partners (including hospitals, universities, and industry).
• Manage procurement processes for project-related needs.
• Organize and coordinate project meetings and travel.
• Represent CCUH / PMPC in consortium meetings, presenting progress, challenges, and results.
• Contribute to the development of new project proposals and grant submissions to EU funding instruments.

Required Qualifications:

• University degree (preferably in healthcare, management, public health, or related fields).
• Proven experience managing multiple international / EU-funded research projects. Experience with healthcare or research projects is strongly preferred.
• Excellent planning and coordination skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills (e.g., MS Office, project management tools).
• Fluent in Latvian and English.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• High sense of responsibility, positive mindset, and solution-oriented attitude.

We offer:

• A unique opportunity to drive paediatric precision medicine at Latvia’s leading children’s hospital.
• An inspiring, mission-driven environment with dedicated and passionate colleagues.
• Salary starting from EUR 2500 per month before taxes, based on experience and qualifications;
• Opportunities for learning and further professional development, including exchange visits, and training at partner hospitals and institutions;
• Free parking.

Working hours: full-time position.

Employment contract: Fixed term (until December 30, 2030).