JOB SUMMARY
The candidate will work for the ongoing GenRe Mekong project and follow by one upcoming malaria pilot study.
In collaboration with the University of Oxford, MORU, Menzies, and partnering with the Institute of Malariology, Parasitology and Entomology Quy Nhon (IMPE_QN) and National Institute of Malariology, Parasitology and Entomology (NIMPE) in Vietnam, OUCRU join conducting several regional projects to monitor drug resistance in malaria parasites, the asymptomatic malaria and sero- surveillance to provide timely quality information to support the National Malaria Control Programmes (NMCPs) in policy decisions of control and elimination malaria.
The role of the Research Coordinator is primarily to ensure the efficient enrollment of patients/participants, sample collection activities at the study sites, and manage expenditure reimbursement to study sites. This will involve frequent site visits (2 trips/month), communications with the study site collaborators (in 14 malaria provinces).
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KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
· Organise, conduct site visits, site training as per relevant study plan.
· Adhere to the study protocol and study procedures manual, ensure sites comply with protocol and GCP requirements.
· Other support tasks as required
· Contribute to development of Research SOPs, CRFs
· Manage expenditure reimbursement to the study sites
· Track and report the studies progress to supervisor and PIs as required.
· Verify the quality, accuracy, completion and timeliness of data. Completely and efficiently resolve data and audit queries and issues
· Complete reports accurately and within the specified timelines
· Communicate with study sites ( in person, by email or social media) frequently to identify problems and support problem solving.
· Coordinate logistical aspects (eg ethical approvals, import permits, contracts,..),
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DEPARTMENT
Malaria Group
LOCATION
This post is based in Ho Chi Minh City with travel required to Malaria study sites.
HOURS OF WORK
Full time. 37.5 hours per week, extra hours may be required
TENURE
Initially for 1 year, including a 2- month probation period, with the possibility of extension.
REPORTING TO
Nhien Nguyen- Vice Head of Malaria Group
