Medical Research Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor ongoing compliance to study protocols.
• Under the direction of the Medical and research director, implement clinical research projects.
• Identifies hazards and mitigating risk associated with identified hazards in Design and Process
• Review source documentation, case report forms, and data reports for accuracy and ensure the timely submission of such documentation.
• Participates in investigator meetings and follow up ‰
• Coordinates and plans for the availability of clinical and non-clinical supplies necessary to meet study requirements
• To identify strategic approaches to enhance the generation of research income and to support the Dean of the Faculty in ensuring the long-term financial stability of the Faculty.
• To ensure that there is a coherent approach to research and knowledge exchange and enterprise.
• Prepares protocol, amendments, CRF, informed consent form, operations and other documentation required for conduct of a clinical trial.
• Attend relevant scientific and/or medical meetings.
• Develop materials for clinical training sessions.
• Perform and document clinical trials and their findings.

Job Requirements

• A University degree (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in a health profession/ medicine. Post graduate degree is a plus.
• Knowledge of national and international regulations governing clinical trials.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years Clinical trial experience.
• Good command of English.

Skills and Attributes:

• Experience and credibility as a clinician
• Exercise good judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Strong communication and public presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with physicians and researchers across the health system.
• Strong ability to handle multiple programs and portfolios
• Strong conceptual thinking and innovative skills and ability integrate input from diverse fields of research
• Sound judgment and a creative manner of approaching issues and devising sound solutions based on thorough research, information analysis, and collaboration
• Results-oriented, energetic, and agile.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.