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Posted 3 years ago |
JOB TITLE: Principal Investigator for Therapeutic Efficacy Study 2021
JOB LOCATION: Abuja
JOB DETAILS:
Background
- Management Sciences for Health through the President’s Malaria Initiatives for States (PMI-S) project plans to support the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), along with a TES core team implement Therapeutic Efficacy Study (TES) and continuous monitoring of antimalarial drugs to strengthen relevant policies for the year 2021.
- We are seeking to engage a Principal Investigator to lead implementation of the 2021 TES in Kaduna, Imo, Kwara and Lagos states with direction from the TES Coordinator and reporting directly to the TES Coordinator.
- S/he will assist with finalizing TES preparations, leading trainings, providing oversight of study site, and ensuring the overall quality of TES conduct and outputs.
- The 2021 DTES will be conducted in four (4) Sentinel sites in Nigeria. The sites identified for the study are Kaduna, Imo, Kwara and Lagos states.
Job Description
- In collaboration with the TES Coordinator, oversee finalization of TES protocol and site standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Lead centralized training for the TES sites staff on the study protocol, processes and procedures
- Ensure adherence to study protocol at the TES site
- Provide on-site debriefs with site study team
- Document findings and recommendations in a timely manner
- Provide regular updates on TES site implementation to the TES Coordinator
- In collaboration with the TES Coordinator, ensure TES sites have the needed consumables and equipment in time.
- Provide monthly progress reports to TES Coordinator on site TES activity.
- Communicate concerns or issues about the TES immediately to the TES Coordinator
- Work closely with the QA Lab Scientists to ensure high quality issues for the TES
- Take responsibility for the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of data captured and entered from the TES site
- Provide direct technical supervision of the site team and activities at the study site.
- Participate in the TES 2021 report writing.
Key Deliverables
- Site Specific Standard Operating Procedures “SOP”
- Training Manuals and curriculum
- Routine report to TES Technical Coordinator and MSH
- Review of the final 2021 TES report.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced Degree in Social Sciences or related field
- Experience conducting clinical or epidemiologic trials
- Previous successful conduct of TES as principal investigator will be added benefit.
Desired Abilities:
- Previous experience with therapeutic efficacy studies
- Experience in managing teams
- Excellent attention to detail, with strong organizational skills
- Excellent communication and ability to identify potential data issues and bring to the attention of TES Technical Consultant in a timely manner.