Unit, The Gambia is the Medical Research Council’s largest establishment conducting laboratory, field based and clinical research in a developing country. The Unit aims to improve the health of people in developing countries by contributing to the development, testing and safe adoption of I interventions aimed at reducing the burden of morbidity and mortality from infectious diseases.
MRC Keneba is situated within the village of Keneba, about 100 miles from the coast and the capital Banjul (3 hours by car). The MRC has earned out nutritional research in Keneba and the surrounding villages for over 60 years. Although the location of the Unit is remote and rural, considering its location, Keneba has excellent laboratory and other facilities necessary for high-quality field research and the delivery of a comprehensive primary Health care service.
Position: Research Clinician/Head of Clinical Services (MRC Keneba)
The Research Clinician/Head of Clinical Services will have dual responsibility for participating fully in the research agenda of the Nutrition Programme and will also take responsibility for the Clinical Services in Keneba as the Head of Clinical Services.
We seek someone with:
- MBBS
- Minimum of FWACP Part 1 or equivalent in Internal Medicine/Paediatrics
- Record of Publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Practical experience of health research in developing countries
- Experience of staff management
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Good IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access)
- 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
- Ability to deal sensitively with patients
- Attentiveness to detail
- Excellent organizational skills
- Willingness to be on-call and work outside the normal working hours
- Willingness to live in a remote rural location.
Although not essential., FWACP Part 2 would be an advantage
Salary will be in Occupational Group E1/E2 dependent on qualifications and experience. The salary for Occupational Group E1 is within the range 662,544 Dalasis per annum -911,549 Daiasis per annum which converts to E14,723 -E20,257 per annum before tax and E11,390 – E15,590 per annum after tax, The successful candidate with their FWACP Part 2 will be in Occupational Group E2. The minimum salary for Occupational Group E2 is 929,336 Dalasis per annum before tax and 722912 Dalasis per annum after lax, This converts to E15.890 per annum after tax. The point on the E2 scale is dependent on experience. Please note that the salary package is paid in Dalasis and the sterling figure quoted is just given as a guide. For displaced staff the package will include rent-free furnished accommodation, flights, contribution to school fees and shipment of personal effects.
The appointment will be for 3 years in the first instance.
If you are interested and feel you have the qualities, skills and experience for this position please contact the Human Resources Office to obtain an MRC Application Form and a copy of the Job Description, Completed application forms, together with copies of qualifications and a recent CV, should be sent to:
Human Resource Office:
Vacancy for: Research Clinician/Head of Clinical Services
MRC Unit, The Gambia
P. 0. Box 273
Banjul, The Gambia, West Africa.
Telephone; 00220 4495442-6 and 00220 4494072-9
e-mail: hr@mrc.gm
informal enquiries can be addressed to Jane Bohannon ( jbohannon@mrc.gm )
The closing date for the receipt of applications is on 4th July 2011.
MRC is an equal opportunities employer and operates a strict no smoking policy.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
