Background

The Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) was founded in 1970 through the initiative of the Norwegian and Swedish Save the Children organizations seconded by the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia. The Institute got its name from the Norwegian physician, Gerhard Henrik Armauer Hansen, who first described the leprosy bacillus (Mycobacterium leprae). AHRI is a biomedical research institute that works in developing tools for prevention, control and treatment of mycobacterium and other diseases of public healthy importance through applied and basic biomedical research and training.

The Researcher I is under Clinical Trials Directorate.

Principal Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and/or serve as study physician in the implementation of an ongoing research project through handling clinical activities including recruitment, screening, enrolment and follow-up of research participants.

• Participate and/or lead in problem identification for research, research designing, research protocol development, data collection, analysis, interpretation and report writing.

• Writing grants independently and/or in collaboration with senior researchers in the respective Directorate.

• Provide medical care for study participant as applicable      

• Conduct and lead clinical examinations and medical follow-up of study participants.       

• Conduct and coordinate other clinical procedures required in a study protocol.

• Conduct and/or Lead data collection, CRF completion, verify and review clinical data

• Lead and provide counseling and medical care of study participants as a physician.         

• Ensure protection, care and retention of study participants during a study conduct.          

• Follow-up, recording & reporting of AEs, NEs & SAEs as deemed necessary.   

• Prepare clinical progress report.         

• Cooperate in ensuring quality control activities in the conduct of trials.

• Representing the directorate/institute in any scientific platforms for paper presentation and/or participation when applicable

• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the director and/or the principal investigator.

Job Requirements

Specifications for the Position:

Qualification, Experiences, Publication Points and Essential Skills

• MD plus specialty/MD plus MSc in Clinical Pharmacology with minimum 4 years of experience in medical practice and 2 years research experience; plus

• Experience in clinical research and scientific paper writing with at least two publication points (i.e. minimum one publication with first authorship; or minimum two publications with non-first authorship status) is mandatory.

• Experience in clinical trial and training in research ethics & GCP is an advantage.

Personal Attributes:

• Initiatives for team work and leadership

• Personal training/skills in the required position 

• Excellent interpersonal communication skill and proficient in English  

• Strong computer literacy

• Strong organizational skills, flexible to working off-working hours or weekends

• A high level of attention to details

• Ability to work with others/team work, including international collaborators

• Open for discussion and learning

• Ability to problem solving and willingness to take self-initiatives

• Willingness to take up additional responsibilities and continuous training as needed

How to Apply

Interested applicants who fulfilled the above requirements should send the following through THIS LINK on or before January 27, 2023.

• A CV/resume  (not more than 5 pages)

• A cover letter (not more than one page)

• A one page table summarizing your educational background, technical skills and  competencies to facilitate the screening process

Term of employment: One year full time contract with possibility for extension depending on performance and availability of funding

References:  Please provide three references including their e-mail address.

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