Job Title: Medical Officer
Organization: Medical Research Council (MRC) UK /
UVRI
UVRI
Duty Station: Mengo (Kampala), Uganda
Reports to: Senior Scientist
Position Code: MO222
About Us:
The MRC/UVRI Uganda Virus Research Unit on AIDS was established
following a request in 1988 from the Uganda Government to the British
Government for collaboration on the research of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency
Virus) infection and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency. The Unit is a center of
excellence in HIV/AIDS related research. It conducts large-scale epidemiological
and intervention studies, clinical trials, virological and immunological
research and behavioural studies, and has generated a wealth of research
results that have been used to inform policy and practice that have led to a
large number of scientific publications in peer reviewed journals over time.
following a request in 1988 from the Uganda Government to the British
Government for collaboration on the research of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency
Virus) infection and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency. The Unit is a center of
excellence in HIV/AIDS related research. It conducts large-scale epidemiological
and intervention studies, clinical trials, virological and immunological
research and behavioural studies, and has generated a wealth of research
results that have been used to inform policy and practice that have led to a
large number of scientific publications in peer reviewed journals over time.
Job Summary: The Medical
Officer will be responsible for recruitment, clinical evaluation and care of
research participants.
Officer will be responsible for recruitment, clinical evaluation and care of
research participants.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Protocol
Development & Review- may participate in protocol development, reviews
and comprehends the protocol and other study materials, attends
investigator meetings - Participant
recruitment and retention- Obtains informed consent, screens for study
eligibility, enrols and follows up study participants - Clinical
care- Provides clinical care to study participants and conducts
referrals as appropriate - Data
collection and management- Collects data as required by the protocol,
completes source documents and CRFs and submits them for data entry, and
resolves queries - Prescription
of Investigational Product (IP)- Prescribes and where appropriate
administers IP - Administrative-
supervises other study team members - PI
designee duties- performs other duties assigned by the Principal
Investigator
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The
applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery - Other
relevant training e.g. short courses in epidemiology and biostatistics,
management of specific conditions e.g. HIV, STIs, TB etc. is of an added
advantage. - At
least two years’ experience in clinical practice preferably in a research
setting - Medical
knowledge with ability to diagnose and treat common acute and chronic
illnesses - Knowledge
of preventive health-care interventions including for HIV/AIDS - Understanding
of ICH/GCP guidelines for human research - Computer
Competency including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel - Good
writing and communication skills - Understanding
Phases of clinical trials
How to Apply:
The candidates should send their application letters, curriculum vitae
including names, email addresses and telephone contact details of three (3)
referees, plus copies of academic qualifications should be e-mailed
to [email protected]. NB: Please quote the following position code
in the subject line of the email: Medical
Officer – MO222. Please also fill the following online form accordingly
after submitting the application documents on the e-mail above. Click Here
including names, email addresses and telephone contact details of three (3)
referees, plus copies of academic qualifications should be e-mailed
to [email protected]. NB: Please quote the following position code
in the subject line of the email: Medical
Officer – MO222. Please also fill the following online form accordingly
after submitting the application documents on the e-mail above. Click Here
Address to:
The Human Resource and Administration Manager
MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
P.O. Box, 49 Entebbe.
Uganda
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
for interviews. Note that academic qualifications will be subjected to
verification by the issuing institutions.
for interviews. Note that academic qualifications will be subjected to
verification by the issuing institutions.
Deadline: 9th March 2018
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