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Projects and Sites Manager (PSM)
Deadline for applications:
05 January 2007.
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 vacant position of Projects and Sites Manager to be based at the Secretariat in Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania.
Purpose of the Job
The Projects and Sites Manager (PSM) shall be responsible for direct supervision of AMANET sponsored clinical trials and projects at the sites. The position requires a dynamic, self motivated team player willing to travel extensively across Africa. S/he is the principal assistant to the Clinical Trials Coordinator.
Job Description
- Responsible for implementation and supervision of AMANET projects;
- Participate in Planning and monitoring of clinical trials following ICH/GCP and other international regulations;
- Play a role in the design and preparation of trial protocols, investigators’ brochures, informed consent statements, reference manuals, etc;
- Ensure timely performance of AMANET sponsored projects across Africa;
- Be an active member of the Trial Sites Development Committee;
- Identifying needs and propose training at specific trial sites;
- Ensure good quality data is collected;
- Participate in SOPs preparations (in collaboration with investigators) for the protocol and ethics;
- Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Managing Trustee.
Qualifications
- MD or equivalent medical degree, a postgraduate degree (at least MSc or equivalent, preferably in public health, epidemiology, paediatrics, tropical medicine, communicable diseases, biostatistics or similar area of specialization);
- Postgraduate training in clinical research and / or product development is essential;
- Solid knowledge and experience of ICH / GCP;
- Computer skills are essential;
- 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
- Knowledge of French is an advantage.
Emoluments
The basic salary for this position will be USD 54,000 per annum. The position carries attractive fringe benefits.
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 address) and names of three work / study related referees.
Also attach other essential documents e.g. certificates, testimonials, etc. Your application should be received by 05th January 2007 at the latest, 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.
E-mail: vacancy@amanet-trust.org
Website: www.amanet-trust.org
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