Latest Vacancies at The Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia

Location: Farafenni, Gambia
Salary: Grade 2, 35 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.
• A Clinical Trial Manager/Epidemiologist is being sought to support the Principal Investigator in all aspects of the management of the study. S/he will oversee the daily conduct of the study at the various sites, supervise the data entry into the eCRFs, supervise the study team of Clinicians, Nurses and the Field Workers. S/he will be the focal point for communication with the PIs, sponsor and the study team.

Essential Criteria

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Part 2 FWACP or comparable Masters level training in the field of clinical trials and Epidemiology.
• Experience of coordinating large scale clinical trials in a relevant setting.
• Previous work on clinical trials following GCP requirements.
• Practical experience of health research in developing countries.
• Experience of staff management.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• 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.
• Attention to details.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• A team player and motivator.
• Willingness to be on-call and work outside the normal working hours.

Desirable:

• Ability to work on databases and statistical packages.
• Record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access).

Remuneration

• The salary will be paid in Grade 2, 35 Points of MRCG at LSHTM’s payscale at a net monthly salary of 101, 310 Dalasi. This converts to a take home pay of $2,026 approximately per month using the prevailing Dalasi/USD exchange rate.
• Please note that the salary will be paid in Dalasi and that the USD figure quoted is only given as a guide.
• For displaced staff the package will include rent-free furnished accommodation at Farafenni, flights, displacement allowance for spouse and children, contribution to school fees and shipment of personal effects.
• The appointment will be for 2 years initially and will be subject to a probationary period of 6 months.

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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.