Vaccine Trials Coordinator Non-profit Jobs – Epicentre

Organisation: Epicentre
Duty Station: Mbarara,
Uganda
About US:
In 1995, Epicentre
created a permanent research centre in Uganda to support MSF projects in the
region. The primary role of Epicentre in Mbarara is to conduct clinical
research following Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements on critical public
health burdens in Uganda and Africa. To reach this objective, Epicentre
collaborates closely with the Mbarara University of Science and Technology
(MUST). A full-time experienced research team is based at the Epicentre Mbarara
Research Centre. The Mbarara research centre is located in Mbarara
Municipality, 300 km South-West to Kampala.
Job Summary:  The Vaccine Trial Coordinator is the head of
the vaccine clinical trials. He/she works with ate team of clinical
researchers, clinicians, nurses, social workers, pharmacist and monitors.
He/she will assume responsibility for the proper conduct of the vaccine trials
in coordination with the Director of the research center, and Epicentre’s
Director of Research or their designate.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
Coordination and
supervision of vaccine trials, together with the research assistant:
  • Act as the focal point for headquarters for vaccine clinical trials
    conducted at Epicentre Mbarara;
  • Monitor the progress of the trials and ensure studies are
    implemented in compliance with the study protocol and in accordance with
    GCP regulations;
  • Support research assistants in the development and adaptation of
    Standard Operating Procedures;
  • Ensure appropriate care of participants and follow-up serious
    adverse events until resolution;
  • Work closely with research assistants and pharmacist to prepare
    orders and monitor stock;
  • Provide technical supervision to all members of the medical team and
    ensure the quality of the health care provided within the research
    studies;
  • Organize and participate in trainings according to needs.
Communication and
reporting:
  • Act as focal point with principal investigators and sponsors, in
    coordination with research assistants and relevant team members in Paris;
  • Work in close collaboration with principal investigators and
    sponsors, ensure the approval processes from the local and National
    Regulatory Authority and Ethics Committee bodies, as applicable, including
    amendments of protocol and informed consent forms;
  • Work in liaison with research assistants, ensure follow-up of
    reporting notifiable events to the Sponsor, relevant local ethics and
    regulatory authorities;
  • Participate in the development of study reports (ethics committees,
    regulatory authorities and sponsors);
  • Consolidate monthly site reports;
  • Communicate regularly with Sponsors, principal investigators and
    partners ensuring that communication is fluid and any difficulties tracked
    and resolved appropriately;
  • Participate in relevant external study meetings and act as a
    representative of Epicentre.
Coordination of
resources:
  • Coordinate and ensure that studies are on time and on budget in
    collaboration with the Resource Manager in Mbarara as well as the
    financial team in Paris;
  • Ensure that the vaccine clinical trials are adequately staffed for
    the medical part and that medical staff are adequately recruited in terms
    of skills and qualifications;
  • Together with relevant team members in Paris, resources coordinator,
    and logistics manager, organize the administrative and logistics support;
  • Coordinate with the pharmacist coordinator, lab coordinator and
    other team members to ensure problems are resolved promptly and
    anticipated.
Other activities
  • Participate regularly in meetings and other activities of the
    medical department and the research centre as a whole when required;
  • Take up any other responsibilities delegated by relevant team members
    in Paris, and the Director of the Centre;
  • Ensure good communication with other investigators and the study
    team.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant must be a Medical doctor with advanced training in
    clinical research, epidemiology or public health
  • Training in Good Clinical Practice
  • Previous experience on clinical trial study implementation and
    coordination
  • Knowledge of ICH guidelines, GCP, and the clinical trial study
    process
  • Ability to work effectively in teams as well as independently
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should apply online at the link below.
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