MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda research Unit Scientist B- Peri COVID Study Jobs
MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda research Unit Scientist B- Peri COVID Study Jobs
Job Purpose: The position is responsible for planning, guiding, coordinating and supervising the smooth implementation of the study protocol.
Roles & Responsibilities
Principle Roles
Project preparation
Ensure initial and subsequent submissions to the regulatory bodies are complete and all
regulatory reports are submitted in a timely fashion;
Ensure a complete work plan and budget is developed, implemented and monitored with
revisions as needed with input from key stakeholders; and,
Contribute to SOPs, data base design, institutional agreements, staff JDs and other
multifaceted study preparatory activities as needed.
Project coordination
Ensure the activities and outputs achieved are in line with the protocol, project plan and
budget
Interpret microbiological results for the clinical team and act as a liaison for the laboratory
and clinical teams for audits, queries and QC/QA activities;
Ensure integrity of study data through QA/QC activities/ procedures and strong data management;
Coordinate with the different internal and external stakeholders involved in the study including multiple Ugandan institutions and MRC/UVRI; and,
Liaise with clinical teams to ensure study procedures and documentation are in accordance
with the protocol.
Communication and reporting
Lead regular study team meetings and calls as well as organise regular project meetings;
Prepare and present study updates/progress reports to the Study Principal Investigator;
Conduct regular audits of blood culture timing and results to maintain a low number of contaminants;
Ensure complete documentation of study meetings and activities including internal and external communications; and,
Contribute to dissemination of study findings including through peer reviewed manuscripts.
Other roles/duties
Study specific roles as per Delegation of Duty/ Authority document; and,
Other duties as may be assigned by the relevant authority as deemed necessary.
Financial Management
Assist the Study Principal Investigator in conjunction
with the operational and finance team
to ensure strong budget and resource management in line with approved budget and sponsor
and institutional requirements.
Line Management Responsibilities
Supervise the multidisciplinary study team (MUJHU based) and liaise with off –site study
staff and ensure that there is a well-defined and documented delegation of duties with
ongoing performance management;
Ensure adequate initial and ongoing training of all study staff with substantive contributions to training activities and materials; and,
Identify any training needs and advise accordingly.
Specifications:
Master’s in microbiological sciences from a recognised institution;
A medical Degree;
At least 5 years’ experience working in a medical research setting preferably in a
senior role;
Experience co-ordinating complex clinical studies;
Experience interpreting microbiological results for clinical care;
Experience of collaborating with and managing multi-disciplinary project teams;
Experience of budgetary control and reporting;
Should possess knowledge of bacteriology and virology;
Should possess knowledge of obstetrics/pediatrics/neonatal medicine;
Should also have knowledge in infection prevention and control;
Possession of formal training in ICH-GCP is desired;
Should have the ability to think strategically, for example in the planning of resources needed; and,
Excellent writing skills and experience drafting protocols, reports, funding applications
and regulatory documents.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda research Unit Scientist B- Peri COVID Study Jobs
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