3 MUWRP Non-profit Careers – Quality Assurance/Quality Control Officer

Organisation: Makerere
University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)
Duty Station: Kampala
and Kayunga, Uganda
Reports to: QA/QC
coordinator
Position Number: MUWRP –
002
About MUWRP:
The Makerere University Walter
Reed Project (MUWRP) is a non-profit HIV research program that was established
in 2002 as a result of a memorandum of understanding between Makerere
University and The Henry M. Jackson foundation for Advancement of Military
Medicine Inc. of USA (HJF). The primary purpose of MUWRP is to develop,
evaluate and provide interventions to mitigate disease threats of public health
importance to Uganda. Activities include; vaccine development and building of
vaccine testing capability in Uganda, conducting of epidemiological and basic
research and provision of HIV Treatment, care and support and surveillance of
influenza and other emerging infections.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Work
    with the Study coordinator and the PI to ensure that study activities and
    processes are conducted as per protocol and related SOPs
  • Ensure
    that CRFs are correctly, accurately and promptly filled by the clinic
    research team before presentation for data entry
  • Evaluate
    and respond to quality events, incidents, queries, and complaints as they
    arise in real time
    Keep up to date with all related quality and research ethics legislation
    and compliance issues
  • Work
    closely with the quality coordinator and regulatory affair office to
    compile and prepare materials for submission to regulatory agencies.
  • Establish
    and document internal quality assurance and quality control
    processes/procedures.
  • Utilize
    guidance documents (SOPs, MOPs, research protocol, etc), local and
    international standards, or consensus standards to support the research
    teams to conduct all research procedures as expected.
  • Carry
    out the day to day quality control audits and promptly communicate the
    findings to the appropriate stakeholders
  • Communicate
    any critical compliance risks noted from these activities to the Principle
    Investigator and or senior management.
  • Compile
    and prepare a weekly QC/QA updates for discussion in the weekly research
    meetings.
  • Identify
    and coordinate the resolution of data queries as they happen
  • Determine
    relevant data quality training requirements and assist with staff training
  • Work
    with staff of various departments to ensure quality data for all conducted
    research and address any queries or data anomalies with relevant staff.
  • Perform
    any other duties as assigned by the supervisor/designee.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The
    applicant should preferably hold a Diploma in Clinical Medicine or Diploma
    in Nursing and Midwifery or a health related field from a  recognised institution.
  • Two
    or more years relevant experience in Quality Control/Quality Assurance in
    a research setting.
  • Skills
    in quality assurance and control procedures, regulations as they relate to
    medical research.
  • Ability
    to train all levels of staff in Quality Control/Assurance
  • Strong
    statistical and numerical ability
  • Comprehensive
    knowledge of office software such as Microsoft word, excel and access.
  • Possess
    the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability
    to work in teams, motivate, influence data staff and manage time and
    projects
  • Must
    be detail-oriented and understand the importance and benefits of data
    quality
  • Strong
    written and verbal communication skills to present findings and
    recommendation.
  • Fluency
    in verbal and written English and Luganda.
How to Apply:
All suitable candidates should
download application forms from http://www.muwrp.org/wp-content/files/FORM.pdf  and
attach them on their Applications letters, Photocopies of academic
qualifications and Resume with three referees quoting the Position Number to:
The Human Resource Administrator Makerere University Walter Reed Project Plot
42 Nakasero Road. P.O. Box 16524, Kampala, Uganda
NB: Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 29th September 2014
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