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Multidose Vial – PCVT

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TitleMultidose Vial – PCVT
SalaryOccupational Group E3
Start DateThursday, July 26, 2012
End DateFriday, August 24, 2012
Job Information

The MRC 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 Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MDV PCV13).

We seek someone with:

Essential

  • MB BS.
  • FWACP Part 2 in Paediatrics or equivalent.
  • Post graduate studies on Epidemiology or equivalent experience.
  • At least 4 years of experience as 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.

We cannot accept applications from candidates that are currently, or in the last six months, have worked for The Gambia Government

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
MRC Unit, Fajara,
P.O. Box 273,
Banjul.
Telephone: 4495442–6 4494072-9
E-mail: hr [at] mrc [dot] gm

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 24th August 2012.

MRC is an equal opportunities employer and operates a strict no smoking policy.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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