JOB VACANCY-MUHIMBILI WELLCOME PROGRAMME (MWP)

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JOB VACANCY-MUHIMBILI WELLCOME PROGRAMME

Muhimbili Wellcome Programme (MWP) is based in Muhimbili University of Health & Allied Sciences, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. The research programme portfolio currently focuses on sickle cell disease and neurological sciences.

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Vascular Function Intervention Trial in Sickle Cell Disease

CLINICAL TRIAL RESEARCH MEDICAL OFFICER

The Job: The candidate is required to coordinate day to day activities and be responsible for clinical and physiological data collection for this clinical trial. S/he will undergo 2 months intensive training in the UK in late 2011 in the assessment of vascular function using a non-invasive technique known as “flow-mediated dilatation”. The position is for 2-2.5 years.

The person: The person must be able to demonstrate the leadership skills, diligence, aptitude, attention to detail and flexibility that is required to lead a small multidisciplinary team in the successful conduct of a complex clinical trial.

Essential requirements: (1) Degree of doctor of Medicine (MD) or its equivalent form and completed internship, plus at least 1 year’s further clinical or work experience in a health related field. (2) Good academic experience during medical training; (3) Excellent written and spoken English and Swahili; (4) Computer literate; (5) An interest in pursuing a career in clinical research.

CLINICAL TRIAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT

The Job: A senior nurse or clinical officer is required to assist the above position with the collection of clinical and physiological data collection at study visits. This person will also undergo the same training in the UK as the medical officer. The position is for 2 years.

The person: The person must be capable of working independently and have a “can do” attitude; be diligent with good attention to detail.

Essential requirements: (1) Advanced diploma or above in nursing or diploma in clinical medicine; (2) Good written and spoken Swahili and English; (3) Basic computer skills.

Desired requirements include: (1) Post-graduate qualification (position 1); (2) Experience in conducting research, preferably in clinical trial and Experience in sonography techniques for both the positions.

Applicants are encouraged to contact the Principal Investigator, Dr Sharon Cox Sharon.Cox@muhimbili-wellcome.org to discuss the position and their potential application before applying. The positions hold a competitive remuneration package.

Applicants should send their CV’s, scanned copies of transcripts/certificates and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the position to munira.tarmohamed@muhimbili-wellcome.org by 09:00 on Friday August 5th. Interviews and assessments are expected to be held in the following weeks.