Job Title: Study Physician (1 position)
Job Description
Job purpose:
To support and facilitate the conduct of daily clinical study activities and provide medical care to study participants
Roles & Responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for accomplishing the following:
Provide follow-up assessment and medical care to study participants.
Participate in protocol development, reviews and preparation for ethics and regulatory submissions.
Provide appropriate training and mentorship to study clinic team.
Contribute to development and implementation of participant recruitment strategies.
Screen participants for study eligibility.
Coordinate participant tests and procedures and collect data as required by the protocol
Maintain an effective and ongoing communication with study team, investigators and sponsors
Manage daily study clinic activities including problem solving, communication and protocol management.
Contribute to research through writing of scientific papers as required.
Education, Skills and Experience needed
MMED (Internal Medicine)
Experience in managing patients with non communicable diseases
Experience in research
How to Apply
The MRC/UVRI Research Unit on AIDS is a bilateral multi-disciplinary research organization funded by Medical Research Council (UK), DFID (UK) and other donor organizations and has been operational in Uganda since 1988. It is a centre of excellence in research conducting large-scale epidemiological and intervention studies, clinical trials, biological and immunological research and behavioral studies which have generated a wealth of research results to inform policy and practice. The unit established a field clinic in Kyamulibwa, one of its field stations to offer medical care to study participants and also conduct clinic based studies.
The Unit therefore invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the above position.
Terms and conditions:
Successful applicants will serve a 10 month contract with a possibility of renewal, if funding permits, inclusive of a 3 months’ probation. Other terms and conditions for the post are within the MRC salary scales and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Location: The position will be based in Entebbe with frequent travel to the field.
Start date: As soon as possible
Applications (clearly marked with position applied for) including copies of academic qualifications, curriculum vitae and names plus telephone contact details of two (2) referees should either be addressed to:
The Human Resources & Administration Manager
MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS
Uganda Virus Research Institute
P. O. Box 49 Entebbe
Or sent by email: mrc@mrcuganda.org
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews
