Clinical Trial Manager/Epidemiologist at the Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia

Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia - The MRC Unit The Gambia at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is one of two research units established in sub- Saharan Africa by the Medical Research Council UK and is the MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM’s single largest investment in medical research in a low and middle income country. MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM represents a unique concentration of scientific expertise and high quality research platforms in the West African region.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Clinical Trial Manager/Epidemiologist

Location: Farafenni, Gambia
Salary: Grade 2, 35 Points

Job Information

• MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM is undertaking an individually-randomized, placebo-controlled phase 2b trial examining the efficacy of oral inactivated ETVAX vaccine to prevent enterotoxigenic E. coli-associated diarrhoea in Gambian children ages 6 to 18 months to be based at Farafenni, North Bank Region of The Gambia about 180 kilometres away from the coast with limited local facilities including school.
• A Clinical Trial Manager/Epidemiologist is being sought to support the Principal Investigator in all aspects of the management of the study. S/he will oversee the daily conduct of the study at the various sites, supervise the data entry into the eCRFs, supervise the study team of Clinicians, Nurses and the Field Workers. S/he will be the focal point for communication with the PIs, sponsor and the study team.

Essential Criteria

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Part 2 FWACP or comparable Masters level training in the field of clinical trials and Epidemiology.
• Experience of coordinating large scale clinical trials in a relevant setting.
• Previous work on clinical trials following GCP requirements.
• Practical experience of health research in developing countries.
• Experience of staff management.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Commitment to working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
• A flexible and well-organized approach to work and an ability to meet deadlines.
• Attention to details.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• A team player and motivator.
• Willingness to be on-call and work outside the normal working hours.

Desirable:

• Ability to work on databases and statistical packages.
• Record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access).

Remuneration

• The salary will be paid in Grade 2, 35 Points of MRCG at LSHTM’s payscale at a net monthly salary of 101, 310 Dalasi. This converts to a take home pay of $2,026 approximately per month using the prevailing Dalasi/USD exchange rate.
• Please note that the salary will be paid in Dalasi and that the USD figure quoted is only given as a guide.
• For displaced staff the package will include rent-free furnished accommodation at Farafenni, flights, displacement allowance for spouse and children, contribution to school fees and shipment of personal effects.
• The appointment will be for 2 years initially and will be subject to a probationary period of 6 months.

Application Closing Date
22nd November, 2019.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should please download the "Application Form". Completed application forms and documents should be e-mailed to: recruitment@mrc.gm

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Note

• MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM is an Equal Opportunities Employer and operates a strict no smoking policy.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.