Job Title: Medical Officer/Site Study
Coordinator
Coordinator
Organization: Medical Research Council (MRC) UK /
UVRI
UVRI
Duty Station: Masaka, Uganda
Reports to: Project Leader
Position Code: MO318
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/Site Study Coordinator
will be responsible for ensuring the smooth conduct of the GDM study; however,
he/she may be called upon to support other studies under the NCD theme.
will be responsible for ensuring the smooth conduct of the GDM study; however,
he/she may be called upon to support other studies under the NCD theme.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Oversee
the day-to-day activities at the Masaka field site - Track
and order supplies/consumables for the site teams - Obtain
informed consent from study participants as appropriate - Administer
research related interviews, questionnaires or checklists and
collect data - Ensure
completeness and accuracy of data collected by site team by checking
checklists/ questionnaires regularly - Draw
blood samples from patient/study participants as appropriate - Interpret
lab results and provide referral where lab results dictate so - Ensure
that GCP guidelines are followed in the conduct of study procedures and
activities - Provide
support to Masaka Regional Referral Hospital staff to screen, diagnose and
treat research participants as appropriate - Provide
clinical support to other staff and health workers - Provide
clinical mentorship for healthcare workers providing clinical care at the
site in liaison with the Masaka District Health Office or the Ministry of
Health. - Facilitate
site team trainings - Supervise
other members of the Masaka field site in the performance of their tasks - Perform
other duties assigned by the Project Leader/NCD theme leader.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The
applicant must hold an MBChB degree or equivalent clinical qualifications
with 1 or more years’ experience working in a research setting. - Possession
of a Postgraduate qualifications in public health, epidemiology or other
related field will be an added advantage. - Research
practice or human subject training e.g. GCP is highly desirable - Experience
in conducting research in a population-based setting - Clear
understanding of how to screen, diagnose and treat common diseases and how
to apply appropriate referral protocols - Computer
Competency including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel - Good
writing and communication skills
Personal Competencies:
- Personal
Integrity - Emotional
Resourcefulness - Ability
to Learn - Forward
Thinking - Reliability
- Openness
to Others - Independence
- Analytical
Thinking - Conceptual
Thinking - Pro-activity
- Results
Orientation - Thoroughness
- Concern
for Excellence - Flexibility
Towards Others - Service
Orientation - Development
Orientation
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 – MO318. 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 – MO318. 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. Please note that the Unit became part of the London School of Hygiene
and Tropical Medicine effective 1st February 2018.
for interviews. Note that academic qualifications will be subjected to
verification by the issuing institutions. Please note that the Unit became part of the London School of Hygiene
and Tropical Medicine effective 1st February 2018.
Deadline: 30th March 2018
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