Clinical Trials Coordinator
Vacancy Announcement
Deadline for applications: 1 September 2008
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The African Malaria Network Trust (AMANET) is a pan-African non-profit institution whose mission is to promote capacity strengthening, performance and impact of African malaria R & D institutions. The Trust was incorporated in Tanzania on 14th March 2002.
Currently AMANET undertakes short- and long-term training of African malaria researchers, infrastructure improvement, equipping research institutions, and sponsorship of clinical and field trials of candidate malaria intervention tools.
AMANET is pleased to invite applications from suitable candidates for a position of Clinical Trials Coordinator to be based at the AMANET Secretariat in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Purpose of the Job
The Clinical Trials Coordinator (CTC) shall be responsible for AMANET sponsored clinical trials, and therefore the principal advisor to the Managing Trustee (MT) on all matters relating to clinical trials, including their planning, execution, monitoring and evaluation.
Job Description
- Planning and coordinating clinical trials following ICH/GCP and other international regulations;
- Overseeing the designing and preparation of trial protocols, investigators’ brochures, informed consent statements, reference manuals, etc;
- Ensuring compliance to applicable international regulations for all clinical trials and AMANET’s observance of sponsor responsibilities;
- Implementation and supervision of Project Managers, Clinical Monitors to ensure adherence to trial protocols and programme activities;
- Supervising AMANET trials across Africa and ensure adequate capacity for clinical trials is attained;
- Supervising several professional Secretariat staff members;
- Preparing and follow up of minutes of the Expert Committees;
- Supervision of filing regulatory and ethics review documents;
- Maintenance of AMANET’s quality assurance programme up to standard including, but not limited to, preparing & reviewing of SOPs, and coordination of external audits , Representing AMANET interests to stakeholders;
- Developing funding proposals;
- Provide interface between AMANET and key external contacts and collaborators including product developers, contract research organizations and research associates
- Undertaking any other duties as assigned by the Managing Trustee.
Qualifications
- MD or equivalent medical degree, a postgraduate degree (at least MSc or equivalent, preferably PhD in community or public health, clinical research, epidemiology, paediatrics, tropical medicine, communicable diseases, biostatistics or similar area of specialization);
- Postgraduate training in clinical research and / or product development is essential;
- Computer skills are essential as is solid knowledge and experience with ICH/GCP together with other international biomedical research guidelines;
- Demonstrable competence as team player with good interpersonal skills;
- Strong experience in project/programme management with a verifiable record;
- Familiarity with health research ethics issues in African settings is desirable;
- Previous training and experience in carrying out and monitoring clinical and field trials of interventions is required; and
- Experience in research supervision and knowledge of French are added advantages.
Remuneration:
The successful candidate will be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and offered an attractive and highly competitive international salary based on qualifications and experience.
How to apply
If you meet the above criteria, submit by e-mail an application letter with a detailed CV, which should also show your contacts (including e-mail addresses) and names and addresses of three professional /work and personal / study related referees.
Also attach copies of other essential documents e.g. certificates, testimonials, etc. Your application should be received on or before 1st September 2008 and should be sent to:
The Managing Trustee,
African Malaria Network Trust,
Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology Building,
P.O. Box 33207,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Email: vacancy@amanet-trust.org
Website: www.amanet-trust.org
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