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Job Title:   QC Reviewer

Organisation: Makerere University –Johns Hopkins University (MU-JHU Care Ltd)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Study Coordinator

About US:

Makerere University –Johns Hopkins University (MU-JHU) Research Collaboration conducts clinical and translational research with a focus on HIV, TB and other conditions which affect the health and well-being of children, adolescents, women and their families. MUJHU was founded in 1988 as a collaboration between researchers from Makerere University and Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, USA at a time when the AIDS epidemic was at its peak in Uganda, with an initial mission to improve the lives of families infected and affected by HIV through Research, Care and Training. In 2006, the MUJHU Research Collaboration was registered as a not-for-profit entity in Uganda entitled ‘MUJHU Care Limited’ with a continuation of the Collaboration’s vision and mission.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: The QC Reviewer will work under the direct supervision of the Study Coordinator with guidance from the Principal Investigator and MUJHU QC supervisor, and will be responsible for the following duties:

• Review of study records prior to expected visits to ensure required forms are prepared and filed appropriately prior to the expected visits.
• Review of paper and or electronic CRFS of all research participants to ensure adequate completion, consistency and accuracy prior to and or after the participant leaving the clinic.
• Completion of the visit checklist to document visit procedures are done according to the study protocol and visit procedures.
• Communication directly with the study coordinator and principal investigator for any data or participant safety issues.
• Participate in protocol team trainings and meetings.
• Provides timely feedback on QC findings to study teams to enable implementation of preventive actions and for overall quality improvement.
• Ensuring that identified errors are resolved in a timely manner and within approved SOPs and the study protocol.
• Maintain professional GCP/HSP accreditation and complete study specific training as required.
• Any other duties reasonably assigned by the relevant authorities.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Diploma in Nursing/Midwifery/Clinical medicine.
• Three years of working experience in a busy health institution.
• Experience in research setting is required. Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, email).
• We seek a motivated professional who is able and willing to learn quickly, has good organisational skills, able to multitask and prioritise with sound judgement, have attention to detail with strong documentation skills.

How to Apply:

All candidates should send their applications with complete C.Vs, including 3 referees and their full addresses or contact Tel No.’s, copies of academic certificates and testimonials, should be hand delivered to: MU-JHU Director Human Resources, through the reception on first floor, MUJHU 1 Building or sent by email (application should not exceed 15MBs) to HR@mujhu.org

Deadline: 7^th November 2023 by 5.30pm.

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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