Unit The Gambia is the Council’s largest establishment conducting medical research in a developing country. The Unit aims to improve the health of people in low income countries by excellence in multi-disciplinary research programmes. We have developed an exciting new research agenda to reflect changes in national and global health priorities, Our new science portfolio is organised around three themes; Child Survival, Disease Control & Elimination and Vaccination.
We are looking for a Clinical Trial Coordinator/Paediatrician with significant experience of clinical trials in developing countries to work on a trial to evaluate the safety, tolerability and immunogenicity of a multi-dose vial for Pneumocoecal Conjugate Vaccine (MDVPCV13).
Position: Clinical Trial Coordinator/Paediatrician
We seek someone with:
Essential
- MBBS.
- FWACP Part 2 in Paediatrics or equivalent.
- Post graduate studies on Epidemiology or equivalent experience.
- Significant experience as a paediatrician.
- Previous work on clinical trials of drugs/Vaccines following GCP requirements.
- Practical experience of health research in developing countries.
- Proven experience of staff management
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Commitment to working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
- Ability to work on data bases and statistical packages.
- 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.
Preferred
- Record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Excellent it skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access).
The post will be for 18 months and is subject to a probationary period of 6 months.
The salary will be in Occupational Group E3 at a minimum total salary package of 1,149,535 Dalasis per annum before tax and 887, 284 Dalasis. per annum after tax This converts to $30, 596 per annum after tax using the prevailing Dalasis/USD exchange rate. The final salary within the E3 scale will be dependent on qualifications and experience.
Please note, however 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, Sights, contribution to school fees and shipment of personal effects.
If you are interested and have the skills and abilities for this senior position please contact the Human Resources office for an application form and a copy of the job description and person specification for the post Completed, application forms together with photocopies of Qualifications should be returned to:
Human Resources Office
Vacancy for: Clinical Trial Coordinator/Paediatrician (MDV PCV13)
MRC Unit, Fajara
P.O, Box 273 Banjul,
The Gambia, West Africa.
Telephone: 00220 4495442-6 & D0220 4494072-9
E-mail: hr@mrc.gm
Website: www.mrc.gm
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 5th December 2012.
MRC is an equal opportunities employer and operates a strict no smoking policy.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
