NAFASI ZA
KAZI MWANZA - 6/22/2016
The Mwanza
Intervention Trials Unit (MITU) based at the National Institute for Medical
Research campus in Mwanza, Tanzania is a collaborative research unit of the
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and the National Institute for
Medical Research. The mission of the Mwanza Intervention Trials Unit is to
contribute to improving health through the development and evaluation
of
interventions against infections, cancer and other health problems by
conducting research, including clinical trials, to the highest international
standards. MITU aims to enhance the capacity to carry out such research in
Tanzania and to contribute to the translation of research findings into health
policy. The Unit is currently collaborating with other international research
partners on an exciting 3 year clinical trial (the DoRIS trial) to compare the
safety and immunogenicity of a one, two and three dose schedule of human
papillomavirus vaccines that can prevent cervical cancer. The study will be
conducted in healthy females in Mwanza city. The Unit is now inviting
applications from motivated and suitably qualified candidates to fill the
following position that will be based at the research laboratory of the
National Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Mwanza.
1. TRIAL
CLINICIAN (1 POSITION)
The
successful applicant will be a fully-registered medical practitioner (doctor),
and will ideally have a post graduate qualification in epidemiology or a
related field; proven technical expertise in the quality management of clinical
trials related to infectious diseases and/or vaccines; experience in clinical/laboratory
procedures in research and collaborative research involving human clinical,
epidemiological or laboratory outcomes; proven skills and experience
Specific
Responsibilities
Assist the
Principal Investigators and Trial Manager with the implementation of the
clinical trial in the Mwanza including:
• Day-to-day
management of the clinical trial site in Mwanza, Tanzania.
• Dealing
with clinical results and queries, reviewing case report forms, and other
relevant study documentation and maintaining Study Master Files.
•
Participating in communication between MITU/NIMR, the London School of Hygiene
& Tropical Medicine (LSHTM; the trial sponsor) and the other international
trial partners.
•
Coordinating, training and supervising field team staff in MITU/NIMR (and other
sites as required) in order to ensure that the trial is conducted to GCP and
other international trial standards.
•
Participating in meetings and discussions to discuss research progress,
findings and any other aspects of the study.
• Participating
in writing up of the trial findings in reports (e.g. for the TFDA) and
peer-reviewed publications.
•
Preparation of reports for the trial governance bodies (e.g. Trial Steering
Committee, Data and Safety Monitoring Board) and the funding agency.
• Travel to
progress and coordination meetings as required.
•
Undertaking other duties as may be required by the Principal Investigators of
the trial and the Trial Manager.
Essential
Qualifications
• Candidates
must be fully-registered medical doctor, with a medical degree from a
recognised university.
• At least
one year’s relevant experience working on clinical trials, or as a research
coordinator of a large epidemiological study.
• Clinically
active within the past 3 years and evidence of current registration to practice
medicine in Tanzania.
• Evidence
of having practical experience in the management of research teams.
• Evidence
of having practical experience of assisting with leading or coordinating GCP
compliant studies, including familiarity of study monitoring visits.
• Evidence
of having worked effectively both independently and as a member of a
multidisciplinary scientific team.
• Excellent
inter-personal skills and a willingness to work with others to overcome
problems as and when they arise.
• Evidence
of having worked effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent
written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to
relocate to Mwanza to start work for MITU as soon as possible and no later than
August 2016.
Desirable
Qualifications
• At least
one year of experience working in on early phase clinical trials
• Experience
of working on vaccine-related research studies.
• Experience
of working in sub-Saharan Africa, and ideally in East Africa.
• A
postgraduate qualification in epidemiology or public health (or equivalent
experience demonstrated through publications).
2.
IMMUNOLOGY LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (1 POSITION)
The
successful candidate will be responsible for processing of blood samples and
performing immunology assays for the DoRIS trial.
Specific
responsibilities
• Performing
tasks in accordance with GCP and GCLP guidelines.
• Receipt
and processing of human blood samples obtained from participants enrolled in
clinical trials for recovery of peripheral blood mononuclear cells and
subsequently performing cell counts with the use of both manual and automated
techniques.
•
Cryopreservation of blood components.
• Providing
backup support to other laboratory areas including immunoassays such as ELISA.
• Performing
quality control of all performance techniques.
• Accurate
entry of sample information into the laboratory information management system
and periodical maintenance of data spreadsheets.
•
Maintaining an inventory of sample aliquots produced and their location and the
preparation of samples for transfer to the NIMR Archive.
•
Maintaining any documentation related to research assays and running the
laboratory, such as standard operating procedures (SOPs).
•
Maintenance of equipment including keeping daily logs of equipment and routine
cleaning of laboratory work areas.
•
Participation in organizing shipment of samples in accordance with the IATA
guidelines.
• Weekly
meeting attendance and participation.
• Following
and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks.
• Perform
any other duties related to the DoRIS trial as may be assigned by the lab
supervisor, lab manager and the principal investigators.
Essential
qualifications
• Bachelor’s
degree in Biomedical Laboratory Technology or a related discipline.
• At least
one year’s work experience as an immunology technician.
• Proven
ability to draft and follow established SOPs.
•
Demonstrable ability to organize workflow efficiently.
• Proficiency
using MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Work
experience in a research laboratory setting
• Experience
in processing blood samples for immunological assays.
• Fluent in
spoken and written English
Desirable
qualifications
• Post
graduate/advanced training in immunology.
• Ability to
multi-task since each clinical protocol may have unique processing
requirements.
• Experience
working with clinical trials or research studies.
• Trained in
GCP and GCLP.
• Previous
experience working in a GCLP-compliant and/or accredited laboratory
• Previous
experience working in multi-disciplinary teams (e.g. with epidemiologists,
clinicians)
3. SEROLOGY
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (1 POSITION)
The
successful candidate will be responsible for performing serological assays such
as HIV testing for the DoRIS trial, for quality assurance testing for pregnancy
and for ensuring samples are stored appropriately in the MITU laboratory
archive.
Specific
responsibilities
• Performing
tasks in accordance with GCP and GCLP guidelines.
• Receipt
and processing of human blood samples and testing these using HIV rapid tests
and ELISA for HIV and herpes simplex infections.
• Receipt
and testing of urine samples for pregnancy.
• Cryopreservation
of serum, vaginal samples and urine samples.
• Providing
backup support to other laboratory areas where required by the DoRIS trial
team.
• Performing
quality control of all performance techniques.
• Accurate
entry of sample information into the laboratory information management system
and maintenance of data spreadsheets.
•
Maintaining an inventory of sample aliquots produced and their location and the
preparation of samples for transfer to the NIMR Archive.
•
Maintaining any documentation related to research assays and running the
laboratory, such as standard operating procedures (SOPs).
•
Maintenance of equipment including keeping daily logs of equipment and routine
cleaning of laboratory work areas.
•
Participation in organizing shipment of samples in accordance with the IATA
guidelines.
• Weekly
meeting attendance and participation.
• Following
and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks.
• Perform
any other duties related to the DoRIS trial as may be assigned by the lab supervisor,
lab manager and the principal investigators.
Essential
qualifications
• Bachelor’s
degree in Biomedical Laboratory Technology or a related discipline.
• At least
one year’s work experience performing serological assays as a laboratory
technician.
• Ability to
draft and follow established SOPs.
• Ability to
organize workflow efficiently.
•
Proficiency using MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Work
experience in a research laboratory setting especially using immunological
assays.
• Fluent in
spoken and written English
Desirable
qualifications
• Post
graduate/advanced training in immunology.
• Ability to
multi-task since each clinical protocol may have unique processing
requirements.
• Experience
working with clinical trials or research studies.
• Trained in
GCP and GCLP
• Previous
experience working in a GCLP-compliant and/or accredited laboratory
• Previous
experience working in multi-disciplinary teams (e.g. with epidemiologists,
clinicians)
Mode of
application: All applications must be sent by email to the address below.
• Letter of
application addressed to Dr Severin Kabakama with details of WHICH POST you are
applying for and how you meet EACH of the above criteria and your suitability
for the post.
• A daytime
mobile telephone number and e-mail contact details.
• Curriculum
vitae (CV) including names and addresses of three referees (two must be from
your most recent employers).
• Copies of
all relevant certificates and memberships and qualifications.
Closing date
for applications
•
Applications received later than 10th July 2016 will not be considered
• Interviews
will be held at the earliest available opportunity and you will be notified by
email if you are selected for interview.
All documents
to be sent by email to recruitment@mitu.or.tz
A
competitive remuneration package will be offered.
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