Study Medical Doctor NGO Jobs – Epicentre
Job Title: Study Medical Doctor
Organisation: Epicentre
Duty Station: Mbarara, Uganda
Reports to: Principal Investigator (PI) and the Director of MSF Epicentre
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.
Job Summary: The Study Medical Doctor will support the PIs in the implementation of the studies and ensuring that procedures are followed according to protocol.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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 and the PIs;
- 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.
- Clinical experience in internal medicine and/or Infectious Diseases and/or Respiratory Medicine.
- Full registration with the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners’ Council (UMDPC), current practicing license.
- Previous experience in clinical research preferred.
- Knowledge of MS Office
- Fluent in English and Runyankore, spoken and written
How to Apply:
All interested candidates are invited to hand deliver their application package (CV, application letter and copies of their academic and work certificate to:
The Resources Manager, MSF/Epicentre Mbarara Research Base, P.O. Box 1955, Mbarara Or by email: send all your documents as one pdf or doc file indicating your name position applied for e.g Naanda Watu_ Study Doctor to: epi-ug-rec@epicentre.msf.org
Deadline: 21st May 2019 by 5:30pm
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