Trial Medical Officer job at Mbale Clinical Research Institute (MCRI)

JOB DETAILS:
JOB PURPOSE
The Trial Medical Officer (TMO) will be a key member of the team responsible for execution of the H-PRIME trial in Sickle Cell Disease. Specifically, the successful candidate will take prime responsibility for a sub study involving the cardiological assessment of trial participants.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Community engagement and sensitization:
• To screen for study eligibility, obtain informed consent, enroll, and follow up trial participants
• To oversee the cardiac sub-study, conduct follow-up assessments, and provide care to the enrolled participants

• To conduct home visits and visit hospital in-patients as required

2. Clinical care:
• To carry out the clinical evaluation of participants and provide care as appropriate
• To manage medical emergencies among study participants
• To ensure appropriate referral if necessary
• To identify Severe Adverse Events and to manage and report them according to the trial protocol

3. Data collection and management:
• Collect reliable and credible data as required by the protocol
• Complete source documents and CRFs
• Resolve specific queries

4. Prescription of Investigational Products (IPs):
• To prescribe and where appropriate administer IPs or request for study procedures for study Participants
• To monitor study participants for efficacy and safety of the Ips

5. Administrative:
• To co-supervise other team members such as nurses, counsellors, and clinical officers during the day-to-day conduct of their work
• Provide CME support to other staff as may be required

6. Intellectual:
• To contribute to research and writing of scientific papers as required
• Presentation and attending MUL science seminars and scientific conferences

7. PI designee duties:
• To prepare study progress reports in liaison with the study coordinator and data manager
• To perform any other duties assigned by the principal Investigator or supervisor appropriate referrals as necessary

• To play a leading role in training of new clinical staff members who join the team in order to ensure familiarity with existing protocols and SOPs

Person Specifications – Qualifications, Skills and abilities:
• Minimum of MBChB from a recognized University
• Registered with UMDPC, willing to work for at least 2 years
• At least 1 year of medical practice experience. Knowledge

• Knowledge of professional clinical medicine principles, procedures and techniques
• Knowledge of medicines, hygiene management and IPC protocol Skills

• Skilled in applying clinical medicine principles and procedures in the evaluation and treatment of patients
• Skilled in prescribing correct medication
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A good command of both written and spoken English

Abilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information and adhere to professional code of conduct
• Ability to treat all patients and staff with respect, without prejudice

• Ability to provide high-quality, ethical, compassionate care that places the needs of the patient first
• Ability to maintain detailed records with high accuracy
• Ability to be flexible and manage stress

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

Send all the required documents to [email protected]