Site Study Coordinator Research at Health Initiatives for Safety and Stability in Africa (HIFASS) - Benue

Health Initiatives for Safety and Stability in Africa (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 and Research activities, USAID and World Bank funded projects in Nigeria and further more played a role in the management of personnel services.

We are seeking the employment of the position mentioned below:

Job Title: Site Study Coordinator, Research

Location: Benue
Reports to: Associate Investigator
Project: JWARG
Work Hours: full-time 40 hours/week

General Descriptions

• He/she will work under the Associate Investigator at the site to coordinate study activities.
• Work with the AI to manage the day to day activities of the study including problem solving, communication and protocol management.

Essential Job Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

• Explain the purpose and nature of the study to new participants joining the study
• Answer participants’ questions and concerns
• He/ she will enroll and consent study participants.
• Collect participants’ samples, including but not limited to phlebotomy. Work with the lab to ensure collection is done according to standard operating procedures.
• Provide safety and protection to all participants while collecting and managing data obtained from the participant for the study.
• Ensure participant safety by providing information regarding adverse events and any pertinent information to participants and investigators in a prompt manner.
• Serve as an advocate for the research participants.
• Oversee and coordinate recruitment, care and treatment of participants 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.
• Audit clinical study records; compare case report forms with source documents; review other relevant study files.
• 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 the 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.
• Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned.
• Supervision of personnel to include, training, work allocation and problem resolution as may be applicable.

Requirements

• Minimum Education/Training Requirement: Registered Nurse or BSc Nursing. Master’s degree in Public Health will be an added advantage.
• Prior Work Experience: Five years of clinical nursing experience, with at least 2 years’ experience in clinical research including informed consent procedures.
• Required Licenses, Certification or Registration: Experience with phlebotomy, and have a current practicing license.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Compliance with all federal, state, and institutional rules and regulations related to research involving human participants and human participantâ€�derived information and materials.
• Strong management capacity to work independently and effectively prioritize projects and tasks
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and assist with situations that may require discretion
• Ability to use computer and office software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, MS-Access and Outlook)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Other specification:

• Candidates must be resident or ready to relocate to Benue

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a Cover letter and Resume to: [email protected] and adressed to "the Human Resources Manager (HIFASS)" 

Note

• Candidates are advised to specify the Job Title and exact location Benue on the SUBJECT of the mail.
• Kindly attach additional certificates that support or 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.