Site Study Coordinator Vacancy for Research Nurses at HIFASS
Health Initiatives for Safety and Stability in Africa-Lagos
(HIFASS), is a non-profit organization registered in 2007 in
Nigeria with a core objective of expanding quality health
care and treatment in Africa. Over the years HIFASS has
provided manpower and associated technical support to
PEPFAR HIV/AIDS program, Research activities, USAID
and World Bank funded projects in Nigeria and further
more played a role in the management of personnel
services. HIFASS is therefore seeking the employment of
the position as listed below.
applicable; prepare documents for submission to the IRBs
and other regulatory authorities and ensure adherence to
protocol by all and compliance with applicable laws.
-Regulations, policies and procedural requirements.
-Perform nursing duties in the clinic.
participants joining the study
-Answer participants’ questions and concerns.
-S/He will enroll and consent potential study participants.
-Assess vital signs of the participants.
-Perform cervical cancer screening of female participants
using the speculum, visual inspection with acetic acid
(VIA), HPV specimen collection as backup to study staff
as needed.
-Triage participants at the clinic as needed.
-Oversee and coordinate recruitment, care, and treatment
of research subjects and liaise with other internal
departments and external collaborators.
-Oversee study- related activities such as chart
preparation, protocol trainings. SOP development,
preparation of relevant study forms and labels.
-Collect participants’ sample, including but not limited to
phlebotomy as backup to study staff as needed. Work
with the laboratory to ensure result collection is done
according to standard operating procedures.
-Provide safety and protection to all participants while
collecting and managing data obtained from the
participants from the study.
-Audit clinical study records: compare case report forms
with source documents; review other study relevant files.
-Oversee planning, scheduling and carrying out of
procedures to provide adequate care and treatment of
research subjects. - Contact volunteers and schedule
follow-up appointments as appropriate.
-Enter data for specific visit on CRF; audit records for
accuracy, and ensure completed CRFs in a timely manner.
-Resolve data and record discrepancies identified during in-
house reviews.
-Schedule monitoring visits as necessary. - Coordinate staff
in preparation for monitoring visits.
-Perform periodic review of the regulatory binder to ensure
completeness.
-Prepare protocol-required reports such as AEs. - Continuing
Review Reports (CRRs) and other reports as needed.Monitor deadlines.
-Supervision of personnel to include, training, work
allocation, and problem resolution as may be applicable.
-Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned.
-Track enrollment and lost to follow up statistics and
provide weekly summaries of items within the schedule of
events (SOE).
-Bachelor’s Degree (or Diploma) in Nursing from an
accredited institution.
-Must have successfully completed the CITI Group 3
Modules with at least 80% score in each module. Master’s
degree in Public Health will be an added advantage.
years in supervisory position
-Experience in clinical research including informed consent
procedures
-Hands-on experience, and responsibility in research study
implementation
-Required Licenses, Certification or Registration:
Registered by Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria
(with current practicing license).
GCP
-Working understanding of IRB and protocol
implementation, monitoring and reporting requirements
-Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
-Attention to detail and systematic approach to his/her
work.
-Leadership skills and team-building abilities
-Training in research ethics, including Human Subjects
Protection
-Protocol specific trainings
-Ability to work on own initiative, to prioritize and organize
competing workloads and yet retain sufficient flexibility to
respond to new circumstances rapidly
-Knowledge of scientific writing and presentation skills is
desired
-Familiarity and experience working with computer
programs such as Microsoft office suite and adobe
acrobat.
Interviews will be conducted in Abuja. Candidates invited
are responsible for their transportation and
accommodation.
Cover letters and Resume to “The Human Resources
Manager (HIFASS)” by mail to:
address the requirements listed for the position in PDF
format, Resume and CV together in word format.
-Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an
interview
Related job,
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(HIFASS), is a non-profit organization registered in 2007 in
Nigeria with a core objective of expanding quality health
care and treatment in Africa. Over the years HIFASS has
provided manpower and associated technical support to
PEPFAR HIV/AIDS program, Research activities, USAID
and World Bank funded projects in Nigeria and further
more played a role in the management of personnel
services. HIFASS is therefore seeking the employment of
the position as listed below.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Position: Site Study Coordinator – Research (Nurses
Only)Location: Lagos
Reports To: Principal Investigator
Work Hours: full-time 40 hours/week
Basic Functions
-To participate in protocol development as may beapplicable; prepare documents for submission to the IRBs
and other regulatory authorities and ensure adherence to
protocol by all and compliance with applicable laws.
-Regulations, policies and procedural requirements.
-Perform nursing duties in the clinic.
Essential Job Functions, Duties and Responsibilities
-Explain the purpose and nature of the study to newparticipants joining the study
-Answer participants’ questions and concerns.
-S/He will enroll and consent potential study participants.
-Assess vital signs of the participants.
-Perform cervical cancer screening of female participants
using the speculum, visual inspection with acetic acid
(VIA), HPV specimen collection as backup to study staff
as needed.
-Triage participants at the clinic as needed.
-Oversee and coordinate recruitment, care, and treatment
of research subjects and liaise with other internal
departments and external collaborators.
-Oversee study- related activities such as chart
preparation, protocol trainings. SOP development,
preparation of relevant study forms and labels.
-Collect participants’ sample, including but not limited to
phlebotomy as backup to study staff as needed. Work
with the laboratory to ensure result collection is done
according to standard operating procedures.
-Provide safety and protection to all participants while
collecting and managing data obtained from the
participants from the study.
-Audit clinical study records: compare case report forms
with source documents; review other study relevant files.
-Oversee planning, scheduling and carrying out of
procedures to provide adequate care and treatment of
research subjects. - Contact volunteers and schedule
follow-up appointments as appropriate.
-Enter data for specific visit on CRF; audit records for
accuracy, and ensure completed CRFs in a timely manner.
-Resolve data and record discrepancies identified during in-
house reviews.
-Schedule monitoring visits as necessary. - Coordinate staff
in preparation for monitoring visits.
-Perform periodic review of the regulatory binder to ensure
completeness.
-Prepare protocol-required reports such as AEs. - Continuing
Review Reports (CRRs) and other reports as needed.Monitor deadlines.
-Supervision of personnel to include, training, work
allocation, and problem resolution as may be applicable.
-Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned.
-Track enrollment and lost to follow up statistics and
provide weekly summaries of items within the schedule of
events (SOE).
Job Specification
-Minimum Education/Training Requirements:-Bachelor’s Degree (or Diploma) in Nursing from an
accredited institution.
-Must have successfully completed the CITI Group 3
Modules with at least 80% score in each module. Master’s
degree in Public Health will be an added advantage.
Prior Work Experience:
-Minimum of 3-5 years related work experience including 2years in supervisory position
-Experience in clinical research including informed consent
procedures
-Hands-on experience, and responsibility in research study
implementation
-Required Licenses, Certification or Registration:
Registered by Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria
(with current practicing license).
Knowledge and Skills:
-A good understanding of principles of research ethics andGCP
-Working understanding of IRB and protocol
implementation, monitoring and reporting requirements
-Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
-Attention to detail and systematic approach to his/her
work.
-Leadership skills and team-building abilities
-Training in research ethics, including Human Subjects
Protection
-Protocol specific trainings
-Ability to work on own initiative, to prioritize and organize
competing workloads and yet retain sufficient flexibility to
respond to new circumstances rapidly
-Knowledge of scientific writing and presentation skills is
desired
-Familiarity and experience working with computer
programs such as Microsoft office suite and adobe
acrobat.
Other Specifications:
-Candidates must be resident or ready to relocate to Lagos.Interviews will be conducted in Abuja. Candidates invited
are responsible for their transportation and
accommodation.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send theirCover letters and Resume to “The Human Resources
Manager (HIFASS)” by mail to:
careers@hifass-hfi.org
specifying the Job Title as the subject of the mailApplication Closing Date :29 July, 2017
Note
-Kindly attach additional certificates that support oraddress the requirements listed for the position in PDF
format, Resume and CV together in word format.
-Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an
interview
Related job,
School Matron Job in Abuja
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