Medical Research Council Unit, the Gambia
The MRC 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 interventions aimed at reducing the burden of morbidity and mortality from infectious diseases.
The Unit is conducting a number of studies of severe pneumonia in children and severe childhood illness in general and is part of multi-country Pneumonia Ecology for Child Health Project (PERCH). We are looking for a Research Clinician to be responsible for the enrolment, investigation and clinical management of children enrolled in the severe pneumonia studies and other Child Survival studies.
Position: Research Clinician (Severe Pneumonia & Sick Child Studies)
We seek someone with.
- MB, BS or equivalent medical qualification,
- FWACP Part 1 or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience with preference given to paediatrics. Good record keeping skills.
- Good clinical procedure skills.
- Excellent written & spoken English.
- Experience supervising staff.
- Computer literacy in Windows – Word, Excel & statistical software.
- Ability to deal sensitively with children and their mothers.
- Ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team, including scientists, public sector and Government staff.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to produce effective scientific writing.
- Willingness to work flexible hours and be on-call.
Although not essential, FWACP Part 2 or equivalent, past experience of clinical studies and qualifications and experience in epidemiology or public health would be an advantage.
The salary attached to the post is in occupational group E1/E2 dependent on qualifications and experience. The salary range for E1 is from 565,328 Dalasis per annum to 774,188 Dalasis per annum after tax. This converts to a salary range of $17.131 – $23, 460 per annum after tax using the current Dalasi/USD exchange rate. If you have your FWACP Part 2 the salary will be in Occupational Group E2 at a salary range of between 789,111 Dalasis to 997.956 per annum after tax. This converts to a salary range of $23, 912 – $30, 241 per annum after tax using the current Dalasi/USD exchange rate. Please note, however that the salary package is paid in Dalasis and the USD figure quoted is just given as a guide. The final salary on E1/E2 will be dependent on qualifications and experience
For displaced staff the package will include furnished accommodation, flights, contribution to school fees for children and other benefits.
The appointment is for two years and is subject to a probationary period of 6 months.
The salary will be in Occupational Group E1/E2 dependent on qualifications and experience.
If you are interested and have the skills and abilities for this 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: Research Clinician (Severe Pneumonia & Sick Child Studies)
MRC Unit, Fajara
P.O. Box 273 Banjul, The Gambia
Telephone: 00220 4495442-6 & 00220 4494072-9 E-mail: hr@mrc.gm
Website: www.mrc.gm
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 29th October 2012. MRC is an equal opportunities employer and operates a strict no smoking policy.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
