Researcher I (Researcher physician, MD+Pharmacology) – Armauer Hansen Research Inistitute(AHRI) Vacancy Announcement

Principal Job 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.

Specifications for the Position:

Qualification, Experiences and Essential Skills

– MD plus speciality certificate in Paediatrics with min 6 years of experience in medical practice as paediatrician; 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 at the position of Principal Investigator is given priority.