Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 14 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The successful applicant will be a medical doctor with a postgraduate qualification in public health or a related field in health research. The applicant should demonstrate proven technical expertise in the quality management of research studies, experience in clinical/laboratory procedures in research, and skills in multicenter research.

Specific Responsibilities
• Assist the lead coordinator with the day-to-day management of the study in the Mwanza region of Tanzania.
• Handle queries, review case report forms, and maintain Study Master Files.
• Facilitate communication between MITU/NIMR, the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), and other trial partners.
• Recruit, coordinate, train, and supervise field team staff to ensure the study is conducted to GCP and other international standards.
• Participate in meetings and discussions regarding research progress and findings.
• Assist in the submission of trial documents to ethics and regulatory committees.
• Coordinate study monitoring visits and prepare responses to monitoring reports.
• Write up study findings in reports and publications.
• Assist in preparing reports for trial governance bodies and the funding agency.
• Travel to progress and coordination meetings as required.
• Frequently travel to field sites to ensure smooth running of research activities.
• Perform other duties as required by the Principal Investigator and lead coordinator.

Essential Qualifications
• Fully qualified medical doctor with a current license to practice in Tanzania.
• A postgraduate qualification in epidemiology, public health, or equivalent experience through publications.
• Experience working with Ministry of Health officials at different levels.
• At least one year of relevant experience in research studies, preferably in a coordination role, based in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Practical experience in managing research teams and coordinating GCP-compliant studies.
• Experience submitting documents to ethics boards and regulatory authorities.
• Experience working independently and in multidisciplinary scientific teams.

Desirable Qualifications
• Experience working on vaccine-related research studies.

Additional Skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with others to solve problems.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Swahili.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Willingness to relocate to Mwanza and travel extensively across the region.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now.


All Jobs

QUICK ALERT SUBSCRIPTION