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:
[email protected]
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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.