Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia - The MRC Unit The Gambia at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is one of two research units established in sub- Saharan Africa by the Medical Research Council UK and is the MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM’s single largest investment in medical research in a low and middle income country. MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM represents a unique concentration of scientific expertise and high quality research platforms in the West African region.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

 

Job Title: Research Clinician

 

Location: Farafenni, Gambia

Salary: Grade 2, 30 Points

 

Job Information

MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM is undertaking an individually-randomized, placebo-controlled phase 2b trial examining the efficacy of oral inactivated ETVAX vaccine to prevent enterotoxigenic E. coli-associated diarrhoea in Gambian children ages 6 to 18 months to be based at Farafenni, North Bank Region of The Gambia about 180 kilometres away from the coast with limited local facilities including school.

We are looking for a Research Clinician to provide clinical care, adequate documentation and supervise the field activities according to study protocol. S/he will liaise with the sponsors, local trial and safety monitors and also be involved in a range of clinical and research activities.

 

Essential requirements

Desirable:

Remuneration

The salary will be paid in Grade 2-30 Points of MRCG’s payscale.

We cannot accept applications from individuals who are currently or in the last six months, employed by The Gambia Government.

The appointment is for 2 years and will be subject to a probationary period of 6 months.

 

Application Closing Date

22nd November, 2019.

 

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should please download the "Application Form". Completed application forms and documents should be e-mailed to: [email protected]

 

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Note

MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM is an Equal Opportunities Employer and operates a strict no smoking policy.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.