Study Medical Officer

• Identify and screen patients for possible enrolment into the study according to the protocol
• Recruit and enrol eligible patients into the study
• Provide emergency and continuous medical care to the study participants for the duration of the study
• Consent and explain study procedures to caregivers and older study participants
• Collect appropriate samples from the study participants and ensure they are delivered to the appropriate labs as per protocol
• Identify and promptly document and report Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs); complete forms and take appropriate actions as per protocol
• Assess and ensure study participants’ safety and privacy throughout the study period
• Participate in routine clinical care of non-study participants on the wards
• Attend weekly study site meetings and supervise the site study staff day-to-day
• Carry out any other duties as assigned by your supervisors

Qualifications & Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Bachelor’s in Surgery from a recognized university, and fully registered with UMDPC, with an APL
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in clinical practice, with good clinical skills and experience in working with children
• Completed Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Research Ethics training, including Human Subject Protection (HSP), with valid certificates

Skills & Competencies:

• High level of integrity, professionalism, ethical conduct and accountability
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience using research database systems
• Excellent command of written and spoken English, with proficiency in Luganda
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills