Research Clinician at Medical Research Council

Location: Farafenni, Gambia
Salary: Grade 2, 30 Points

Job Information

• MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM is undertaking an individually-randomized, placebo-controlled phase 2b trial examining the efficacy of oral inactivated ETVAX vaccine to prevent enterotoxigenic E. coli-associated diarrhoea in Gambian children ages 6 to 18 months to be based at Farafenni, North Bank Region of The Gambia about 180 kilometres away from the coast with limited local facilities including school.
• We are looking for a Research Clinician to provide clinical care, adequate documentation and supervise the field activities according to study protocol. S/he will liaise with the sponsors, local trial and safety monitors and also be involved in a range of clinical and research activities.

Essential requirements

• MB BS or equivalent.
• Experience of staff management.
• Commitment to working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
• A flexible and well-organized approach to work and an ability to meet deadlines.
• Attentiveness to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Willingness to be on-call and work outside the normal working hours.
• Paediatric, adult medical and/or obstetrics & gynaecology experience.

Desirable:

• Practical experience in health research in developing countries.
• Previous experience in conducting clinical trials according to ICH-GCP.
• Record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Part 1/2 of FWACP (or FWACOG) or equivalent.
• Postgraduate qualifications (Masters, Doctoral level).
• Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access).

Remuneration

• The salary will be paid in Grade 2-30 Points of MRCG’s payscale.
• We cannot accept applications from individuals who are currently or in the last six months, employed by The Gambia Government.
• The appointment is for 2 years and will be subject to a probationary period of 6 months.