Job Title: Medical
Officer
Officer
Organization: Medical
Research Council (MRC) UK / UVRI
Research Council (MRC) UK / UVRI
Duty Station:
Entebbe, Uganda
Entebbe, Uganda
Reports to: Project
Leader
Leader
Position Code: MO718
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.
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.
Job Summary: The Medical Officer will be tasked with
recruitment, clinical evaluation and care of research participants
recruitment, clinical evaluation and care of research participants
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Actively 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, enrolls and
follows up study participants - Ensure completeness and accuracy of data collected by site team by
checking checklists/ questionnaires regularly s Provides clinical care to
study participants, interpret lab results and conducts referrals as
appropriate
Data collection and
management:
management:
- Collects data as required by the protocol, completes source
documents and CRFs and submits them for data entry, and resolves queries - Prescribes and where appropriate administers the Investigational
Product.
Administrative:
- Supervises other study clinical officers and nurses
- Provide clinical support to other staff and health workers
- Provide clinical mentorship for healthcare workers providing
clinical care at the site - Participate in site team trainings
- Ensure that GCP guidelines are followed in the conduct of study
procedures and activities
PI designee duties: Performs other study duties assigned by the
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold an MBChB degree or equivalent Clinical
Qualifications. - One year of experience in a clinical research setting.
- Experience in conducting research in a population-based setting is
an added advantage. - Clear understanding of how to screen, diagnose and treat common
acute and chronic diseases and how to apply appropriate referral
protocols. - Understanding of ICH/GCP guidelines for human research.
- Knowledge of research study protocols and practices.
- Understanding Phases of clinical trials.
- Fluency in English
- Ability to understand, listen and speak Luganda.
- Appropriate and up-to-date licensure to provide clinical care.
Competencies:
- Personal Integrity
- Emotional Resourcefulness
- Ability to Learn
- Forward Thinking
- Reliability
- Openness to Others
- Pro-activity
- Results Orientation
- Thoroughness
- Concern for Excellence
- Flexibility Towards Others
- Service 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:
MO718. Please also fill the following online form accordingly after submitting
the application documents on the e-mail above. Click Here
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:
MO718. 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
and Administration Manager
MRC/ UVRI and LSHTM
Uganda Research Unit
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.
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.
Deadline: 5th August 2018
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