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 reorganized by the decree of the Council of Minister’s Regulation No. 530/2023 with the objectives of conducting biomedical, clinical trial and bioequivalence research, promoting and strengthening local production of pharmaceutical products and research capacity building under the Federal Ministry of Health. AHRI, over its 50 years in service, is well known for its hub function for skill and technology transfer and partnership embracing research agendas with direct impact in the development and transformation of population in Ethiopia.

Required position: Researcher II (Researcher physician, Paediatrician)

Department: Clinical Trials Directorate

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Develop, conduct and lead clinical trial projects

·          Participate and/or lead implementation of on-going clinical researches through handling clinical activities such as recruitment, screening, enrolment and follow-up of research participants.

·         Lead and provide medical care to study participants as necessary

·         Participate with CTD and beyond team in problem identification for research, research designing, research protocol development, data collection, analysis, interpretation and report writing.

·         Prepare and/or lead grant writing independently and/or in collaboration with senior and junior researchers in the respective Directorates.

·         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 counselling 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 and project 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

Qualification, Experiences and Essential Skills

- MD plus specialty certificate in Pediatrics with min 6 years of experience in medical practice as pediatrician; plus

- Experience in clinical research and scientific paper writing with at least two publication points (at least one publication as first author) is mandatory.

- Experience in clinical trial as Principal Investigator or co-investigator is an advantage

Personal Attributes:

-          Initiatives for team work, team formation 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

 Term of employment: One Year Contract with possibility for extension depending on performance and availability of funding.     

  Number Required: 01

How to Apply

Interested applicants who fulfilled the above requirements should send the following through THIS LINK

• A CV/resume  (not more than 3 pages)       

• A cover letter (not more than one page)        

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