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Job Title:  Trial Medical Officer

Organisation: Mbale Clinical Research Institute

Duty Station: Mbale, Uganda

Reports to: Country Principal Investigator Officer

 

About Organisation:

Mbale Clinical Research Institute (MCRI) is a centre of excellence in evidence-based clinical research, training, and innovation. MCRI is found in Eastern Uganda, at the Mbale Regional Referral Hospital complex on Palisa Road. MCRI is committed to progressive research collaborations with Busitema University, Imperial College London, and EDCTP, among others. In the last 8 years, we have developed new research centres at Atutur Hospital, Soroti Regional Referral Hospital, Moroto Hospital, Kalongo Hospital and Ngora Health Centre IV.

 

Job Summary: The Trial Medical Officer (TMO) will be a key member of the team responsible for execution of the H-PRIME trial in Sickle Cell Disease. Specifically, the successful candidate will take prime responsibility for a sub study involving the cardiological assessment of trial participants.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Community engagement and sensitization:

To screen for study eligibility, obtain informed consent, enroll, and follow up trial participants

To oversee the cardiac sub-study, conduct follow-up assessments, and provide care to the enrolled participants

To conduct home visits and visit hospital in-patients as required

Clinical care:

To carry out the clinical evaluation of participants and provide care as appropriate

To manage medical emergencies among study participants

To ensure appropriate referral if necessary

To identify Severe Adverse Events and to manage and report them according to the trial protocol

Data collection and management:

Collect reliable and credible data as required by the protocol

Complete source documents and CRFs

Resolve specific queries

Prescription of Investigational Products (IPs):

To prescribe and where appropriate administer IPs or request for study procedures for study Participants

To monitor study participants for efficacy and safety of the IPs

Administrative:

To co-supervise other team members such as nurses, counsellors, and clinical officers during the day-to-day conduct of their work

Provide CME support to other staff as may be required

6. Intellectual:

To contribute to research and writing of scientific papers as required

Presentation and attending MUL science seminars and scientific conferences

PI designee duties:

To prepare study progress reports in liaison with the study coordinator and data manager

To perform any other duties assigned by the principal Investigator or supervisor appropriate referrals as necessary

To play a leading role in training of new clinical staff members who join the team in order to ensure familiarity with existing protocols and SOPs

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Minimum of MBChB from a recognized University

Registered with UMDPC, willing to work for at least 2 years

At least 1 year of medical practice experience. Knowledge

Knowledge of professional clinical medicine principles, procedures and techniques

Knowledge of medicines, hygiene management and IPC protocol Skills

Skilled in applying clinical medicine principles and procedures in the evaluation and treatment of patients

Skilled in prescribing correct medication

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

A good command of both written and spoken English

Abilities

Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and adhere to professional code of conduct

Ability to treat all patients and staff with respect, without prejudice

Ability to provide high-quality, ethical, compassionate care that places the needs of the patient first

Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy

Ability to be flexible and manage stress

 

How to Apply:

If you are the right candidate, please send your application letter plus the following:

An up-to-date CV, highlighting relevant skills and experience (presented in relation to each of the responsibilities and each of the experience areas listed above)

Recommendation from the previous/current employer with the contact

The names and contacts of three referees, and a daytime contact telephone number of each of them

Copies of academic testimonials

The names and contacts of your immediate supervisor(s) in your current or immediate previous jobs

Your daytime contact telephone number

Combine all your application documentation (i.e. cover letter, CV & academic documents) into one PDF document

All applications must be submitted electronically via e-mail for the attention of the Human Resource Manager to: recruitment@mcri.ac.ug

 

Deadline: 6th October 2024 by 5:00pm.

 

In the event that you are selected as the best candidate for the job, you will be required to present certified copies of all academic documents.

 

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

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