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• The incumbent will complement the research
  protocol at FPRRH research site by working with a multi-disciplinary study
  team which will include but is not limited to; physician, medical
  officers, clinical officers, study nurses and a laboratory runner.
• Ensure that clinical research is conducted
  in the highest ethical and academic standards as stipulated in the
  research protocol
• The jobholder will also consent, enroll
  and follow up research patients.
• Administer study questionnaires to all
  enrolled research patients.
• Conduct research-related investigations on
  study patients
• Follow-up research patients, review
  patient files and labs to ensure completeness and continuity of care
• Provide medical care for study
  participants and routine care for FPRRH patients
• Refer patients for additional assessment
  as appropriate
• Ensure that the research patient data base
  is regularly and continuously updated and patient data is sent by datafax
  to IDIL in Kampala on a regular basis
• Take part in and conduct all relevant
  Continuous Medical Education and trainings
• Work closely with Study Physician in
  relation to patient management
• Attend all study team meetings
• Performs any other duties that may be
  reasonably necessary for carrying out the study protocol as directed by
  the Study Coordinator 

•  The Medical Officer should hold an
  MBCHB or equivalent qualification
• Completion of internship
• Prior research experience also an added
  advantage
• Ability to travel within Uganda at short
  notice
• Broad knowledge of Good Clinical Practice
• Ability to communicate well with patients
  and their care-givers
• Excellent organizational skills and
  flexibility, including the ability to manage and move between multiple
  sites
• Flexibility to work long hours which may
  occasionally extend beyond normal working hours in order to complete
  critical tasks.
• Ability to speak local language

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