New Government Job at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) – Study Coordinator
The Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) started as the Dar es salaam medical school in 1963. The school then transformed into the faculty of medicine of the university of Dar es salaam that in 1991 was upgraded and became a college–the Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences (MUHAS).
In 1996, the Faculty of Medicine that was upgraded to a constituent College of the University of Dar es Salaam, with the aim of nurturing it to a full-fledged university later on was merged with the Muhimbili hospital to create the Muhimbili Medical Centre (MMC).
Over the years MUHAS made significant achievements in terms of increased student enrollment and development of several new academic programmes. The Parliament Act No 9 of 1991 that established MUHAS was repealed in 2005 through the universities Act no 7 of 2005.Subsequently, in 2007 Article 1 of the Charter of Incorporation established MUHAS; in line with the Universities act no 7 of 2005.
The objectives of the University are the advancement of knowledge, diffusion and extension of technology and learning, the provision of higher education and research and, so far as is consistent with those objectives, the nurturing of the intellectual, aesthetic, social and moral growth of the students at the University.
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Job Summary:
The E-MOTIVE research programme is seeking to deliver a reduction in morbidity and mortality from postpartum haemorrhage (PPH). The research is conducted in a coordinated fashion by the central coordinating hub in Birmingham (Birmingham Clinical Trials Unit, UK) and MUHAS, supported by international partners, country coordinating centres in each of the participating countries, and local teams in each of the 80 hospitals…..
Deadline: 04th October 2020
Job Opportunity at MUHAS, Data Manager – E-MOTIVE trial
Job Title: Data Manager – E-MOTIVE trial
Reports to: Study Coordinator
Location: Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences/ Tanzania
Job Summary
The E-MOTIVE research programme is seeking to deliver a reduction in morbidity and mortality from postpartum haemorrhage (PPH). The position is within the Tanzania central management team (Hub), and the Data Manager will work closely with the Study Coordinator, Research Nurse and Investigators to ensure accurate, timely data are recorded for the E-MOTIVE trial.
Main Duties
- Identify and obtain missing trial data by contacting clinicians working on the E-MOTIVE
- Resolve inconsistencies in data under the guidance of the Research Nurse, Study Coordinator or Investigator.
- Coordinate and respond to data inconsistencies timely submission; and any other queries or requests and referring more complex queries to the Hub management
- Assist with obtaining local approval(s) for the programme, including assistance with submission of amendments as
- Give support by arranging training and tools to sites to ensure the protocol is adhered
- Assist with collation of information for Trial Management Group meetings. Organise and attend meetings by sending out mailshots, making travel and hotel arrangements and providing hospitality on the
- Maintain recruitment graphs and reports for the Trial
- Maintain a database of collaborators’ contact details within the Hub and in Spoke
- Develop standard procedures for data
- Participate in and contribute to Hub general activities e.g. meetings, training, archiving
- Conduct face to face interviews and surveys for qualitative research (if required)
- Travel to study sites to assist with on-site monitoring visits, as
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience Required
Essential
- Educated to equivalent to degree or higher level in data management
- At least one-year experience in a data-handling environment using computer
- Must be computer literate and proficient in MS Office applications
- The ability to identify and resolve problems that impact on data management
- The ability to work largely independently with some supervision from the Study Coordinator and prioritise their own workload to meet
- A flexible, team-working
- Attention to detail and high standards of accuracy in all aspects of
- Aptitude for learning new
- Good skills in building and strengthening
- Experience working with a donor funded project and/or with the private
- Fluent in English with excellent writing and communication
Desirable
- Understanding of medical terminology, either through study or working in medical
- Further IT skills:
- Knowledge of REDCap database or equivalent medical
- MS Access – simple queries and Website creation and
- Experience in conducting face to face interviews and surveys for qualitative research
Application Guidelines
Qualified and interested applicants are required to send electronic application letters and current CVs describing their experience, qualification and three reference contacts by email. Emails should be sent to [email protected], [email protected] not later than 8th October 2020. Applicants should indicate in the email subject Data Manager Position.
ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED
20 Job Opportunities at MUHAS, Research Nurse
Reports to:Study Coordinator
Location: Mwanza, Simiyu, Geita and Pwani Regions
Job Summary
The E-MOTIVE research programme is seeking to deliver a reduction in morbidity and mortality from postpartum haemorrhage (PPH). The E-MOTIVE research programme is seeking to hire the services of 20 Research Nurse/Midwives to be based within study regions (Mwanza, Simiyu, Geita and Pwani) under the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences. The Research Nurse/Midwife will ensure that the trial is run according to the protocol, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and local regulatory requirements.
Main Duties
Research
- Ensure that the trial is conducted in accordance with the protocol and standard operating procedures
- Assist clinicians and colleagues in setting-up patient pathways
- Attend trial-specific training and ensure that training is disseminated in the hospital allowing out of hours adherence to the protocol
- Administer drugs and therapy according to the protocol
- Complete and maintain case report forms in accordance with trial requirements
- Ensure that all staff are aware of the correct treatment pathway for patients and time points for data collection
- Ensure that data is captured in the source records and reported promptly to the Sponsor
- Be responsible for reporting adverse events in a timely manner at local level and escalate as appropriate
- Collect information for regular reports on the progress of the trial
- Assist in site audits and monitoring visits carried out by regulatory authorities or the Sponsor
- Assist with maintenance of accountability records, including retaining oversight of intervention supply stock levels at site
- Participate in and contribute to study/country general activities e.g. meetings, training etc
- Conduct face to face interviews and surveys for qualitative research (if required)
Clinical
- Practice always within relevant regulatory and ethics frameworks
- Comply with local institutions policies, procedures, standards and protocols, and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure these are observed
- Ensure that trials are undertaken in accordance with the terms approved by the local Ethics Committee and other local regulatory bodies, if applicable
- Develop the role by using evidence-based practice and continuously improve own knowledge
- Provide ongoing advice and information to subjects
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
- Work autonomously to maximise recruitment into the trials
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all involved staff
Education and training
- Consider the training and educational implications of the protocol and work with the Hub management group to develop appropriate strategies to meet these in order to ensure the safe and accurate implementation of the study by self and others (i.e. development of new standard operating procedures and standards)
- Maintain an up to date knowledge of information procedures and to train other health care professionals involved in patient management to work to the requirements of Good Clinical Practice
- Demonstrate a continuous process of professional and personal development in order to develop own and others’ skills and to be aware of changes in professional practice
- Participation in training of trial team members (i.e. medical students, nurses/midwives)
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience Required
Essential
- Educated to Registered Nurse/ Midwife level
- Knowledge and understanding of research governance regulations, principles and guidelines including Good Clinical Practice, patient confidentiality, etc
- Excellent communication and listening skills with the ability to communicate effectively on many levels (including via phone and email)
- Able to develop and acquire new skills as required
- Ability to delegate and work with others
- Very well organised, with good attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with an ability to plan and prioritise
- Able to work independently, to prioritise their own workload to meet schedules and seek advice when necessary
- Able to work across professional team and organizational boundaries
- Good IT skills and familiarity with MS Office applications
- A flexible, team-working attitude
- Excellent writing and communication skills
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate experience in a research area or project
- Experience in clinical trials
- Experience working with a donor funded project and/or with private sector
- Experience in conducting face to face interviews and surveys for qualitative research
Application Guidelines
Qualified and interested applicants are required to send electronic application letters and current CVs describing their experience, qualification and three reference contacts by email. Emails should be sent to [email protected], [email protected] not later than 10th October 2020. Applicants should indicate in the email subject Research Nurse Position.
ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.