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

Basic Function

• To provide research-based medical services at the above study site.

Essential Job Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Acts as a Study Physician and other study-related activities that the incumbent may be assigned to.
• Responsible to the Principal Investigator and Site Associate Investigator(s) for the day-to-day implementation of clinical research protocols at the respective study site.
• Supports the management of study regulatory binders/other relevant documents and communicates with the Regulatory Point of Contact (POC).
• Coordinates and/or supports implementation of site quality management plan and SOPs
• Provides day-to-day Clinical Management of HIV/ AIDS patients at the facility level guided by strategies and approaches related to the implementation programs.
• Contributes to the development of lessons learned from programs and projects related to clinical management of HIV / AIDS, and the Prevention of Maternal to Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) and apply these lessons to modify existing programs and improve the design of new programs.
• Performs other research, care, prevention, and evaluation duties as assigned.

Job Specification

• Minimum Education/Training Requirement: A Bachelor’s Degree in medicine & surgery (MB;BS or MB BCh) is required. A Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) or related field will be an added advantage.
• Prior Work Experience: 2 years’ post-national youth service experience in general clinical care; care, prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS at the clinical level, a sound understanding of HIV/AIDS thematic areas. Experience with clinical research, ARV programs and familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems are also required.
• Required Licenses, Certification or Registration: Full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria. Up-to-date annual practicing license.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of Nigerian clinical settings, including government and non-government settings.
• Knowledge of Nigerian Clinical Research regulations and practice.
• Training in Good Clinical Practice.
• Completion of CITI Group 3 Modules with at least 80% score in each module.
• Knowledge of health and development programs in developing countries in general and Nigeria specifically.
• Clinical management training and experience and ability to understand full range of issues around the clinical management of HIV/AIDS, including the provision of ART.
• Ability to work well with others (team player).
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to travel within Nigeria up to 25% of work time may be required.

Other Specification:

• Candidates must be residents or ready to relocate to Abuja, Federal Capital Territory.
• No relocation allowance is provided.