Job Description

Ifakara Health Institute is looking for a qualified and experienced individual to take the Research Officer’s in the Ebola Vaccine Trial (EBL08). The Officer will; Evaluate and screen potential study participants based on study eligibility criteria. Recruit, follow-up, and provide clinical care to all study participants in a clinical trial as per study protocol, and coordinate tracing of participants in case of missed visits. Evaluate and report safety reports, protocol deviations, and any other protocol-specific reports. Ensure protocol compliance and protection of the participant rights and their wellbeing. Participate in sensitization, analysis and interpretation results, and dissemination of results to the volunteers and community at large.  Maintains up-to-date knowledge of good clinical practice guidelines (i.e., GCP, ICH), and compliance issues. Coordinate clinical activities in close supervision with the study PI to ensure that the study specific SOPs are complete and are updated regularly. Ensure all study-related forms are properly and accurately filled and data is entered on daily in electronic data capturing tools. Respond to queries, concerns, and issues raised by the supervisor/principal investigator or a trial monitor. Ensure that participants’ privacy and confidentiality are maintained. Support the PI in the writing of clinical and progress study reports, and manuscript preparation including writing own case reports or manuscripts. Communicate with other study staff regularly at scheduled meetings and actively participate in all study meetings. Maintain close professional relationships with government officials in the study area. Work in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability, and integrity. Participate in the development of concept notes and grant writing activities within the department. Perform any other duties assigned by the PI or Co-PI

Qualifications and Experience

Degree in Medicine Experience working on clinical trials research including coordination of recruitment Important Dates and More The deadline for receiving applications is 17:00hrs on 14/12/2021.