Medical Officer, Research at Health Initiatives for Safety and Stability in Africa (HIFASS)

Basic Function

• Under the supervision of the Lead Site Investigator and the technical oversight of the Research Team of USAMRD-A/N (DODWRP-N), the incumbent is responsible for providing relevant clinical services for research protocol (s) implementation at the sites.

Essential Job Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

• Acts as a Study Physician on the Mpox Seroprevalence study (EID 042) and other studies that the incumbent may be assigned to.
• Responsible to the Principal Investigator and the Lead Site Investigator for the day-to-day implementation of clinical research protocols at the respective study sites, including but not limited to functioning as the Study Coordinator.
• Supports the management of study regulatory binders/other relevant documents and communicates with the WRP-N Regulatory POC.
• Coordinates and/or supports the implementation of site quality management plan and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Supports the volunteer's recruitment processes, informed consent process, and screening for eligibility of potential study participants.
• Supports HIV counseling and testing, and other procedures as appropriate.
• Conducts clinical assessments for study participants, and obtains clinical data per protocol.
• Supports other relevant study activities, including sample collection and data management.
• Ensures the protection of participants’ rights and safety by providing any pertinent information to participants and the study team in a prompt manner.
• Supports data analysis and the preparation of scientific communications (papers, posters, abstracts, etc.) for presentation at local and national meetings and publications in medical and scientific periodicals.
• Assists in preparing protocol-required reports such as Adverse Effects (AEs) reporting, Continuing Review Reports (CRRs), and other reports as may be necessary. Monitors deadlines.
• Leverages expertise in support of the expansion of research activities on the site as appropriate.
• Performs other research, care, prevention, and evaluation duties as assigned.

Job Specification
Minimum Education / Training Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Medicine & Surgery (MBBS or MBBCh) is required.
• A Master's Degree in Public Health will be an added advantage.

Prior Work Experience:

• Four (4) years post-National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) experience in clinical care, with a minimum of 2 years of clinical research or public health program experience, is required.
• Experience in HIV/AIDS care and support at the clinical level will be an added advantage.

Required Licenses, Certification or Registration:

• Registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) with an up-to-date annual practicing license.

Supervision Exercised:

• May be assigned to supervise study personnel.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of health and development programs in developing countries in general and Nigeria specifically.
• Clinical management training and experience and ability to understand the full range of issues around the clinical management of infectious diseases.
• Knowledge of Nigerian clinical settings, including government and non-government settings.
• Knowledge of Nigerian clinical research regulations and practices.
• Completion of CITI Group 3 Modules with at least 80% score in each module.
• Training in Good Clinical Practice.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Excellent English language written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent skills in computer and office software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS Access, Outlook, and Adobe PDF).

Other Specifications:

• Candidates must be resident or ready to relocate to Abuja.