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Job Title    Clinical Research Coordinator Scientist B
Organisation Medical Research Council MRC UK /UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit



Duty Station  Entebbe, Uganda
Reports to Project Leader/Senior Scientist
 
About US
The Medical Research Council MRC UK is an internationally recognised centre of excellence with dominant research themes in the areas of HIV and emerging infections, vaccines and immunity, and chronic diseases and cancer. Through a multidisciplinary approach, intersecting basic science, epidemiological research, social-behavioural research and the conduct of new intervention evaluation studies, the Unit contributes knowledge on changing epidemics and diseases, the evaluation of innovative health care options, treatment and prevention and the development of health policy and practice in Africa and worldwide. Following the signing of strategic transfer agreements between the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine LSHTM and the Medical Research Council MRC UK, the Unit formally joined LSHTM on 1st February 2018. The exciting new partnership will boost research capacity into current and emerging health issues in Africa and throughout the world. The Unit is based at the UVRI Entebbe campus with established outposts in Kalungu, Masaka, Wakiso and Kampala Districts.
 
Job Summary The Clinical Research Coordinator Scientist B will lead clinical aspects of the development and conduct of controlled human infection CHI studies for Schistosoma mansoni CHI-Sm in Uganda including dose-finding and vaccine trials.  To contribute to coordination of other vaccine trials within the I-Vac programme.
 
Key Duties and Responsibilities 
Participating in leadership and coordination of clinical trials, specifically CHI-S; other trials as determined in discussion with the Head of Programme;
Contributing to the design of research studies and trials and taking an active role in;
Assist Writing study protocols & SOPS;
Gaining approval from regulatory bodies;
Developing detailed implementation plans & resourcing budgets;
Recruiting and training study team members; and,
Writing progress reports to regulatory bodies.
Leading the implementation of the research studies and trials, ensuring that;
Plans, protocols and procedures are reliably followed;
Research is conducted according to best practice/high standards in conducting Clinical trials;
Any research volunteers are treated ethically with respect and compassion
Data is entered accurately and reliably and data security routines are developed and implemented;
Continuing approvals for studies are obtained before expiry;
Participating in data cleaning, analysis and project evaluation; feeding lessons learned back into the design of new projects;
Participating in the roll-out of the research findings at dissemination of results to stakeholders
Participating in managing study resources including finances, HR, equipment & facilities, ensuring efficient and ethical usage and complying with all Unit and research sponsor accountability requirements;
Leading the clinical study and field work team, in a manner that empowers them to operate according to GCP in clinical trials;
Contribute to communication of study results through publications, poster presentations and scientific conferences;
Provide mentorship to medical officers, nurses/counsellors, clinical officers, field technicians and study clerks;
Provide clinical care and psychosocial support study participants; and,
Work with the communications and social science teams to ensure excellent engagement with the research communities and stakeholders including Ministry of Health, regulators and the general public.
Financial Management
Delegated financial signing authority for Imprest of up to Uganda Shs 500,000, with expenditures above this limit being secondarily approved by the Head of Programme.
Line management responsibilities
Supervise a small clinical and field work team, and will be responsible for safeguarding and well-being of study participants.
 


Qualifications, Skills and Experience
The applicant must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant area, e.g. MMed, MPH, MSc in Epidemiology, Clinical trials, or Infectious Diseases;
Clinical training in MBChB;
At least two years’ experience in general clinical care;
Experience working in a medical research setting;
Team leadership experience;
Should possess medical knowledge particularly infectious diseases including neglected tropical diseases;
Should have knowledge about the principals of conduct of phase I-II clinical trials;
Knowledge about principals of Good Clinical Research Practice;
Good verbal and written communication skills;
Good command of both English and Luganda; and,
Proficiency in computer use MS word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint.
 
How to Apply
Follow the link below to fill a form and submit your application documentation
 
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Filling the form more than once will lead to automatic disqualification. High level of integrity while filling the form is required and will be considered during shortlisting. Combine all your application documentation i.e. cover letter, CV & academic documents into one PDF document. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. This position is open to Ugandan nationals only. Strictly follow the application procedure as failure to do so will lead to automatic disqualification. Only online applications will be accepted.
 
The applications should be addressed to
 
The Head of Human Resources,
MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit,
P.O. Box, 49,
Entebbe, Uganda.
 
Deadline 6th August 2021 by 500pm
 

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