Medical Officer job at Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration ( IDRC )

Job Requirements/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all clinical aspects of the OPTIMAH Study clinical assessments, management of illnesses (including malaria and HIV-related conditions), and ensuring participant safety throughout the study period
• Participate in patient pharmacokinetic (PK) evaluations
• Ensure coverage and assist in daily operations in the clinic during working hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• Participate in regular team meetings, and training sessions.
• Support participant retention strategies through community engagement activities
• Document deviations, adverse events, and corrective actions

Qualifications:

BACHELORS : MBCHB - Mandatory

Certifications:

GCP - Added Advantage

Skill & Experience:

• Strong competency in pediatric clinical assessment and management - Mandatory
• Understanding of clinical research principles and protocol adherence - Added Advantage
• Experience with clinical documentation and case report forms (CRFs) - Added Advantage
• Knowledge of informed consent/assent processes in pediatric research - Added Advantage
• Strong communication skills with children and caregivers - Mandatory

Languages:

N/A

• Responsible for all clinical aspects of the OPTIMAH Study clinical assessments, management of illnesses (including malaria and HIV-related conditions), and ensuring participant safety throughout the study period
• Participate in patient pharmacokinetic (PK) evaluations
• Ensure coverage and assist in daily operations in the clinic during working hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• Participate in regular team meetings, and training sessions.
• Support participant retention strategies through community engagement activities
• Document deviations, adverse events, and corrective actions

• Strong competency in pediatric clinical assessment and management
• Understanding of clinical research principles and protocol adherence
• Experience with clinical documentation and case report forms (CRFs)
• Knowledge of informed consent/assent processes in pediatric research
• Strong communication skills with children and caregivers

• BACHELORS : MBCHB - Mandatory
• GCP - Added Advantage