2 Study Medical Doctor NGO Job Vacancies – Epicentre
Job Title: Study Medical Doctor (2 Job Vacancies)
Organisation: Epicentre
Duty Station: Mbarara, Uganda
Reports to: Principal/Site Investigator (PI) and the Study Coordinator
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.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- To support the PI/SI in the implementation of the studies and ensuring that procedures are followed according to protocol.
- To validate all inclusions in the studies by checking the inclusion criteria and the absence of contra indication;
- To ensure that all clinical and biological testing required by the study have been done at inclusion and during the follow-up;
- To participate in the training related to the research studies as deemed appropriate by the Director, study coordinator and the PI/SI;
- Participate in the meetings of the medical department and in the different study meetings as required by the study PI.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
- Good clinical practice certificate.
- Full registration with the Uganda Medical and dental Practitioners’ Council (UMDPC), current practicing license.
- Clinical experience in internal medicine and/or Infectious Diseases and/or Respiratory Medicine.
- Previous experience in clinical research preferred.
- Knowledge of MS Office
- Fluent in English and Runyankore, spoken and written
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should hand deliver their application package (CV, application letter) to;
Resources Manager,
MSF/Epicentre Mbarara Research Base,
- O. Box 1956, Mbarara. Uganda
Email to: epi-ug-rec@epicentre.msf.org
Deadline: 2nd December 2019 by 5:30om
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