Intervention Trials
Unit is to contribute to improving health through the development and
evaluation of interventions against HIV and other health problems by conducting
research, including clinical trials, to the highest international standards; to
enhance the capacity to carry out such research in Tanzania and the East
African region; and to con
tribute to the translation of research findings into
health
policy. The Unit is now inviting applications from motivated and suitably
qualified candidates to fill the following position:
EMPOWER Study
Coordinator
The Study Coordinator will be a member of MITU, based full-time in Mwanza, and
will be responsible for the day–to-day management of an implementation science
study to assess whether it is feasible, acceptable, and safe to offer oral PrEP
as part of a combination HIV prevention package that addresses gender-based
violence, stigma and HIV in adolescent girls and young women aged16–24 years.
The post holder will work closely with and report to the Principal
Investigators (Pls),and will have an opportunity to contribute to the
publication of scientific results.
Specific
responsibilities:
· Plan, manage and supervise the research operations in Mwanza, to ensure that
the study is carried out to the highest international standards following the
principles of Good Clinical Practice and Good Participatory Practice.
· Collaborate with MITU staff and staff from partner organisations, including
senior investigators from LSHTM and the University of Witwatersrand,
Johannesburg, South Africa.
· Work closely with the Senior Community Liaison Officer at MITU on community
engagement activities.
· Supervise and coordinate the activities of the research clinic, including
screening, enrolment and follow-up of participants.
· Supervise and coordinate delivery of the intervention.
· Assist with managing the project budget and other project resources, liaise
with MITU and LSHTM staff in setting and reviewing budgets, monitoring
expenditure and completing financial reports.
· Assist the Pis in developing research tools and study processes and
procedures to ensure efficient conduct of the study.
· Set-up and maintain administrative and communication systems for the study.
· Set-up and maintain the Trial Master File.
· Lead on development of standard operating procedures.
· Submit annual progress reports, and amendments to the study protocol as
required, to the Tanzanian and LSHTM ethics committees.
· Liaise with the project qualitative and data management teams and laboratory
staff to ensure activities are coordinated and run to schedule.
· Manage data and clinical queries from the data and laboratory teams and
supervise the research clinic team in responding to queries.
· Contribute in the preparation of scientific reports and publication1” and
their presentation at national and international meetings.
· Participate in developing the capacity of junior project staff.
· Promote MITU and its core values, and playa supportive role in the delivery
of its day-to–day operations and
strategic goals.
· Play an active part in promoting the scientific life at the NIMR Mwanza
campus.
· Undertake such other tasks as may reasonably be expected by the PIs.
· Report regularly to the Pis on the progress of the research.
Essential criteria for selection
· A postgraduate qualification in public health or related field.
· At least two years practical experience of research project management in a
developing country.
· Be familiar with the principles of Good Clinical Practice and Good
Participatory Practice.
· Proven managerial and organizational skills
· Previous experience of managing research staff.
· Demonstrates capacity to work on own initiative and independently.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills in Kiswahili and English.
· Demonstrates excellent attention to details.
· Demonstrates commitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary research
team.
· Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
· Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Desirable criteria
for selection
· Medical or nursing degree.
· Experience in the field of HIV and/or gender–based violence research.
· Experience in conducting research in a developing country.
· Experience of working in multi-centre studies.
· Experience of working with young people in developing countries.
Mode of application:
All candidates meeting all the essential criteria should submit their
application letters with detailed curriculum vitae (CVs) showing contact address,
e-mail, telephone numbers, and photocopies of academic and professional
certificates to the address below. The application letter should also detail
why the applicant is interested in this position and demonstrate how the
applicant meets each of the criteria listed above.
The deadline for this application is Friday 9 December 2016. Interviews will be
held in Mwanza, and candidates will be notified by phone/ernail if selected for
interview.
A competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Mwanza Intervention
Trials Unit,
National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) Campus,
Isamilo Road,
PO Box 11936,
Mwanza,
Tanzania.
Tel: +255 28 2500019
Fax: +255 28 2542162
www.mitu.or.tz
