Health Initiatives for Safety and Stability in Africa (HIFASS) is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) incorporated in October 2007. It was primarily established to carter to the strategic manpower needs of Military health facilities…
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 4 years
- Location: Abuja
- Job Field: Medical / Healthcare
Basic Function
- Under the supervision of the Lead Site Investigator and the technical oversight of the Research Team of USAMRD-A/N (DODWRP-N), the incumbent is responsible for providing relevant clinical services for research protocol (s) implementation at the sites.
Essential Job Functions, Duties and Responsibilities
- Acts as a Study Physician on the Mpox Seroprevalence study (EID 042) and other studies that the incumbent may be assigned to.
- Responsible to the Principal Investigator and the Lead Site Investigator for the day-to-day implementation of clinical research protocols at the respective study sites, including but not limited to functioning as the Study Coordinator.
- Supports the management of study regulatory binders/other relevant documents and communicates with the WRP-N Regulatory POC.
- Coordinates and/or supports the implementation of site quality management plan and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Supports the volunteer’s recruitment processes, informed consent process, and screening for eligibility of potential study participants.
- Supports HIV counseling and testing, and other procedures as appropriate.
- Conducts clinical assessments for study participants, and obtains clinical data per protocol.
- Supports other relevant study activities, including sample collection and data management.
- Ensures the protection of participants’ rights and safety by providing any pertinent information to participants and the study team in a prompt manner.
- Supports data analysis and the preparation of scientific communications (papers, posters, abstracts, etc.) for presentation at local and national meetings and publications in medical and scientific periodicals.
- Assists in preparing protocol-required reports such as Adverse Effects (AEs) reporting, Continuing Review Reports (CRRs), and other reports as may be necessary. Monitors deadlines.
- Leverages expertise in support of the expansion of research activities on the site as appropriate.
- Performs other research, care, prevention, and evaluation duties as assigned.
Job Specification
Minimum Education / Training Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine & Surgery (MBBS or MBBCh) is required.
- A Master’s Degree in Public Health will be an added advantage.
Prior Work Experience:
- Four (4) years post-National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) experience in clinical care, with a minimum of 2 years of clinical research or public health program experience, is required.
- Experience in HIV/AIDS care and support at the clinical level will be an added advantage.
Required Licenses, Certification or Registration:
- Registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) with an up-to-date annual practicing license.
Supervision Exercised:
- May be assigned to supervise study personnel.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of health and development programs in developing countries in general and Nigeria specifically.
- Clinical management training and experience and ability to understand the full range of issues around the clinical management of infectious diseases.
- Knowledge of Nigerian clinical settings, including government and non-government settings.
- Knowledge of Nigerian clinical research regulations and practices.
- Completion of CITI Group 3 Modules with at least 80% score in each module.
- Training in Good Clinical Practice.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Excellent English language written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent skills in computer and office software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Access, Outlook, and Adobe PDF).
Other Specifications:
- Candidates must be resident or ready to relocate to Abuja.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and CV to: “The Human Resources Manager (HIFASS)” via: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Note
Please read instructions carefully:
- You must attach additional certificates that support or address the requirements listed for the position in one PDF format, Resume and CV together in one MS Word format.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
