Researcher.2.01
7 months ago
**Key performance areas**:
**Clinical skills**
- Undertake rigorous, project-specific training on point-of-care Lung Ultrasound acquisition and interpretation, as well as specimen retrieval and storage.
- Properly undertake Lung Ultrasound acquisition, interpretation, and specimen collection (blood, nasopharyngeal swab, dried blood spot) using specific study protocols.
- Liaise with senior team members and a panel of experts for clinical support to maintain a high quality of data collection and image interpretation.
- Assist in capturing medical data from participant folders and assist in the translation of hospital records into reliable study data.
- Coordinate with the laboratory team with regard to on-site specimen storage and shipment to the Wits-Agincourt Lab for processing.
- Support team members in communicating procedures and research findings to treating clinicians (where indicated), patients, and potentially community members.
- Convene and moderate a panel of experts to determine likely diagnoses of participants based on collected data (e.g., clinical findings, radiography, ultrasound, biomarkers etc)
- Liaise with relevant local health authorities, including the local hospital and Department of Health staff.
**Project Management & Administration**
- Supervise a field team with varying skills, including planning daily activities to meet recruitment and follow-up targets.
- Assist with on-site data quality monitoring - running regular checks for consent forms, missing/unexpected data, and working with the Data Manager to identify and resolve any problems that arise.
- Maintain site documentation in keeping with good clinical practice (GCP).
- Write and update working instructions and ensure compliance.
- Schedule and lead regular project meetings.
- Support ongoing work with the MRC/Wits-Agincourt Unit by responding to all reasonable requests made by Unit scientists, including organising meetings, responding to queries, and participating in day-to-day activities within a world-renowned research unit.
**Communication**
- Update the study investigators and Agincourt field managers on the study progress - including regular written reports.
- Meet regularly with Unit scientific staff.
**Scientific output**
- Collate project statistics regularly.
- Present project progress at weekly study meetings.
- Participate, and where applicable, lead the production of manuscripts emanating from the research.
**Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities**
- Degree in clinical sciences (preferably MBBCh or BCMP or Professional nurse) is required, though other clinically relevant degrees with proven clinical experience will be considered.
- Clinical and/or research management proficiency, with at least 2 years of experience strongly recommended.
- Computer skills with knowledge of MS Office suite of programs
- Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills
- Ability to work with and manage a diverse team.
- Excellent report-writing skills
- Effective time management skills and ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Driver’s license with experience driving (owning a car, preferable).
- Willingness to relocate to the Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga area, **essential** (Please note, offices at Tintswalo Hospital are also commutable from Hoedspruit, Limpopo).
**Required minimum work experience***
Minimum of 2 years of project management with clinical experience
Working experience in a low
- or middle-income country
Detailed Description
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Additional Details
How To Apply
**To Apply**:
- **A cover letter (maximum one page) outlining your interest and suitability for the position.**
- **A detailed CV including three contactable referees.**
- **Certified qualifications and transcript**
- **Certified ID copy and driver’s license**
Short-listed applicants must be willing to undergo a competency exercise as part of the selection process**.**
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