Principal Investigator for Therapeutic Efficacy Study 2021 at Management Sciences For Health - MSH

Background

• Management Sciences for Health through the President’s Malaria Initiatives for States (PMI-S) project plans to support the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), along with a TES core team implement Therapeutic Efficacy Study (TES) and continuous monitoring of antimalarial drugs to strengthen relevant policies for the year 2021.
• We are seeking to engage a Principal Investigator to lead implementation of the 2021 TES in Kaduna, Imo, Kwara and Lagos states with direction from the TES Coordinator and reporting directly to the TES Coordinator.
• S/he will assist with finalizing TES preparations, leading trainings, providing oversight of study site, and ensuring the overall quality of TES conduct and outputs.
• The 2021 DTES will be conducted in four (4) Sentinel sites in Nigeria. The sites identified for the study are Kaduna, Imo, Kwara and Lagos states.

Job Description

• In collaboration with the TES Coordinator, oversee finalization of TES protocol and site standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Lead centralized training for the TES sites staff on the study protocol, processes and procedures
• Ensure adherence to study protocol at the TES site
• Provide on-site debriefs with site study team
• Document findings and recommendations in a timely manner
• Provide regular updates on TES site implementation to the TES Coordinator
• In collaboration with the TES Coordinator, ensure TES sites have the needed consumables and equipment in time.
• Provide monthly progress reports to TES Coordinator on site TES activity.
• Communicate concerns or issues about the TES immediately to the TES Coordinator
• Work closely with the QA Lab Scientists to ensure high quality issues for the TES
• Take responsibility for the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of data captured and entered from the TES site
• Provide direct technical supervision of the site team and activities at the study site.
• Participate in the TES 2021 report writing.

Key Deliverables

• Site Specific Standard Operating Procedures “SOP”
• Training Manuals and curriculum
• Routine report to TES Technical Coordinator and MSH
• Review of the final 2021 TES report.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in Social Sciences or related field
• Experience conducting clinical or epidemiologic trials
• Previous successful conduct of TES as principal investigator will be added benefit.

Desired Abilities:

• Previous experience with therapeutic efficacy studies
• Experience in managing teams
• Excellent attention to detail, with strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication and ability to identify potential data issues and bring to the attention of TES Technical Consultant in a timely manner.