Job Title: Medical Officer (2 Entry Job Placements)
Organisation: Makerere
University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)
University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)
Position Number: MUWRP-004
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.
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.
Job Summary: The Medical Officers will act on behalf of the
PI to manage the medical care of the subjects and assure documentation of
study-related procedures, processes and events.
PI to manage the medical care of the subjects and assure documentation of
study-related procedures, processes and events.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1.
Recruitment:
Recruitment:
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Identify target population
Identify target population
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Identify sources of potential participants
Identify sources of potential participants
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Determine Methods for approaching each source
Determine Methods for approaching each source
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Carry out recruitment meetings
Carry out recruitment meetings
2.
Study Preparation:
Study Preparation:
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Review proposed protocol, as appropriate to ensure
clarity, feasibility and subject safety.
Review proposed protocol, as appropriate to ensure
clarity, feasibility and subject safety.
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Knowledgeable of HIV Counseling and Testing
Knowledgeable of HIV Counseling and Testing
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Knowledgeable of GCP
Knowledgeable of GCP
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Conduct Staff Training
Conduct Staff Training
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Protocol, Informed Consent, Data Collection Forms
Protocol, Informed Consent, Data Collection Forms
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Conduct Group Consent sessions
Conduct Group Consent sessions
3.
Study Implementation:
Study Implementation:
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Individual informed consent
Individual informed consent
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History and Physical Exam
History and Physical Exam
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Review inclusion/exclusion criteria, screening
laboratory results to ensure qualified subjects
Review inclusion/exclusion criteria, screening
laboratory results to ensure qualified subjects
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Routinely review Adverse Events, Document Event,
Start and Stop Date, Duration, Severity, Action taken/treatment administered,
response to treatment, vaccine cause-effect relationship to AE
Routinely review Adverse Events, Document Event,
Start and Stop Date, Duration, Severity, Action taken/treatment administered,
response to treatment, vaccine cause-effect relationship to AE
·
Complete SAE forms if needed
Complete SAE forms if needed
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Review Laboratory results for Abnormalities
Review Laboratory results for Abnormalities
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Ensure compliance with required study procedures and
GCP standards
Ensure compliance with required study procedures and
GCP standards
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Assess and ensure subject safety throughout
participation in study
Assess and ensure subject safety throughout
participation in study
·
Ensure source documentation is complete and remains
in clinic chart
Ensure source documentation is complete and remains
in clinic chart
·
Ensure that changes/corrections are done according
to GCP
Ensure that changes/corrections are done according
to GCP
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Protect subject confidentiality
Protect subject confidentiality
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Routinely review birth control with subject
Routinely review birth control with subject
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Review safe sex behavior with subject
Review safe sex behavior with subject
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Ensure appropriate documentation of vaccine study
related procedures
Ensure appropriate documentation of vaccine study
related procedures
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Coordinate recalls of subjects if necessary with
clinic staff
Coordinate recalls of subjects if necessary with
clinic staff
·
Ensure good medical practice when medical care is
needed.
Ensure good medical practice when medical care is
needed.
·
Actively facilitate referrals as appropriate
Actively facilitate referrals as appropriate
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Assist with queries resolution in a timely manner
Assist with queries resolution in a timely manner
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Knowledgeable of applicable SOPs
Knowledgeable of applicable SOPs
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Cordially attend Daily Staff operational meetings
Cordially attend Daily Staff operational meetings
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Participate in scientific research writing and
proposal development
Participate in scientific research writing and
proposal development
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Perform any other duty as may be directed by the
supervisor
Perform any other duty as may be directed by the
supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
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The applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in
Medicine and Surgery.
The applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in
Medicine and Surgery.
·
Possession of a Post Graduate Training in Public
Health or related Health field
Possession of a Post Graduate Training in Public
Health or related Health field
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Demonstrated scientific writing skills
Demonstrated scientific writing skills
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At least 1 year of post-qualification professional
experience
At least 1 year of post-qualification professional
experience
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Strong leadership and communication skills.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
·
Significant experience in HIV prevention, care and
treatment services
Significant experience in HIV prevention, care and
treatment services
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Prior experience of living and working in a rural
environment.
Prior experience of living and working in a rural
environment.
·
Prior Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training an
advantage
Prior Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training an
advantage
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Computer literacy i.e. word processing,
spreadsheets, PowerPoint, email and Internet is desired
Computer literacy i.e. word processing,
spreadsheets, PowerPoint, email and Internet is desired
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Working knowledge of Regulatory Procedures
Working knowledge of Regulatory Procedures
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Previous work in a research environment is also an
added advantage
Previous work in a research environment is also an
added advantage
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Highly organized, detail-oriented and
self-motivated.
Highly organized, detail-oriented and
self-motivated.
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Ability to
handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to
handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
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Ability to work on own initiative.
Ability to work on own initiative.
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Demonstrated ability to interact with cross‐functional teams without formal authority
Demonstrated ability to interact with cross‐functional teams without formal authority
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Ability to professionally communicate in writing,
verbally or other means deemed appropriate.
Ability to professionally communicate in writing,
verbally or other means deemed appropriate.
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Good team player
Good team player
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Fluency in verbal and written English
Fluency in verbal and written English
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Able to fluently read and speak Luganda.
Able to fluently read and speak Luganda.
How to Apply:
All suitable
candidates should download application forms, Click Here, and
attach them on their Applications letters, Photocopies of academic
qualifications and Resume with three referees to: The Human Resource
Administrator, Makerere University Walter Reed Project, Plot 42 Nakasero Road.,
P.O. Box 16524, Kampala, Uganda.
candidates should download application forms, Click Here, and
attach them on their Applications letters, Photocopies of academic
qualifications and Resume with three referees 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: 31st August 2015
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