Project Coordinator

Position summary The Project Coordinator will lead implementation of the study including protocol development and approval, overseeing data collection, data management and analysis, and publications. In addition, the project coordinator will manage the study team. Duration of contract: The contract will be for one year with possibility of further extension based on performance and availability of funding. Reporting Line: The Project Coordinator will be reporting to the Principal Investigator Key Duties and Responsibilities The key responsibilities will include: Lead development of the study protocol, CRFs and submission for ethical review. Lead registration and approval of the ASAQ micro pellets (MPs) with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Malawi Together with the project investigators, the project coordinator will train study personnel on the protocol and SOPs Lead the design and preparation of the data and safety management board (DSMB) infrastructure Lead study site selection, preparation, management and maintenance Maintain day-to-day communication with the Principal Investigator and international collaborators to ensure that the study is implemented using approved SOPs. Lead in the analysis, write up and publication of research findings. Design and lead independent ancillary studies to increase the visibility of the Centre. Remuneration Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and qualifications as applicable to staff in the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences. KUHeS is an equal opportunity employer. Application procedure Suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications together with copies of relevant certificates and detailed CVs with names, contact numbers and emails of three traceable referees to: The Registrar Kamuzu University of Health Sciences P/Bag 360 Chichiri Blantyre 3 Those submitting via email should indicate the title of the post in the subject line of the email. Only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a safeguarding check prior to appointment and periodically during employment.