Job Title: Junior Research Assistant
Organisation: Epicentre
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: International
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator
About US:
In 1995, Epicentre
created a permanent research centre in Uganda to support MSF projects in the
region. The primary role of Epicentre in Mbarara is to conduct clinical
research following Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements on critical public
health burdens in Uganda and Africa. To reach this objective, Epicentre
collaborates closely with the Mbarara University of Science and Technology
(MUST). A full-time experienced research team is based at the Epicentre Mbarara
Research Centre. The Mbarara research centre is located in Mbarara
Municipality, 300 km South-West to Kampala.
created a permanent research centre in Uganda to support MSF projects in the
region. The primary role of Epicentre in Mbarara is to conduct clinical
research following Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements on critical public
health burdens in Uganda and Africa. To reach this objective, Epicentre
collaborates closely with the Mbarara University of Science and Technology
(MUST). A full-time experienced research team is based at the Epicentre Mbarara
Research Centre. The Mbarara research centre is located in Mbarara
Municipality, 300 km South-West to Kampala.
Job Summary: The Junior Research Assistant will assume responsibility
for the proper conduct of the trial in coordination and under the supervision
of the Principal Investigator and the Vaccine Trial Coordinator.
for the proper conduct of the trial in coordination and under the supervision
of the Principal Investigator and the Vaccine Trial Coordinator.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
In collaboration
with the Vaccine Trial Coordinator, ensure good compliance with the framework
of the study:
with the Vaccine Trial Coordinator, ensure good compliance with the framework
of the study:
- Ensure that the study is implemented in compliance with the study
protocol and in accordance with GCP regulations - Participate in the development and adaptation of Standard Operating
Procedures - Ensure that Standard Operating Procedures are implemented
- Promptly document and communicate any protocol deviations
- Record and promptly report Serious Adverse Reactions and other
notifiable events to the Sponsor, relevant local ethics and regulatory
authorities - Maintain a Study Trial Investigator file containing all essentials
documents
In collaboration
with the Vaccine Trial Coordinator, supervise the study:
with the Vaccine Trial Coordinator, supervise the study:
- Ensure that data is collected, recorded, handled, stored and
reported accurately on Case Report Forms - Ensure the adequate medical care of study participants for any
adverse event - Monitor study materials including but not limited to drugs,
sundries, diagnostic tools - Prepare, together with the pharmacist, medical orders needed for the
running of the study
Participate in the
supervision and follow-up of the study staff
supervision and follow-up of the study staff
- Plan and execute the initial and continuous training of staff
related to the study in coordination with the principal investigator,
study monitor and vaccine trials coordinator - Supervise and advise the study doctors, nurses, field workers in
performance of their duties
Other activities
- Communicate regularly with principal investigator and the vaccine
trial coordinator - Generate timely study reports and contribute to writing of monthly
site - Participate regularly in meetings and other activities of the
medical department and the research centre as a whole when required - Take up any other responsibilities delegated by the vaccine Trial
Coordinator or Director of the Centre - Ensure good communication with other investigators and the study
team - Initiate and coordinate the process of obtaining study approval from
the local Regulatory Authorities and Ethics Committee bodies, as
applicable, including amendments of protocol and informed consent forms
and regular reports.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Medical doctor with advanced training in
clinical research, epidemiology or public health - Previous experience on clinical trial study implementation
- Knowledge of ICH guidelines, GCP, and the clinical trial study
process - Ability to work effectively in teams as well as independently
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Training in Good Clinical Practice
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should hand deliver their application
package (CV, application letter and copies of their academic / work
certificates) to:
qualified and interested candidates should hand deliver their application
package (CV, application letter and copies of their academic / work
certificates) to:
Resources Manager,
MSF/Epicentre
Mbarara Research Centre,
Mbarara Research Centre,
P. O. Box 1956,
Mbarara,
Mbarara,
Or by email
to: [email protected]
to: [email protected]
Deadline: 8th January 2019
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