AFRO-NETS> AMVTN vacancy: Clinical Trials Coordinator

["Prof. W. Kilama" <wkilama@africaonline.co.tz>]

AMVTN vacancy: Clinical Trials Coordinator
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The African Malaria Vaccine Testing Networks <http://www.amvtn.org> 
is an institution established in 1995 whose major objective is to co-
ordinate the planning and execution of malaria vaccine trials in Af-
rica. The Network has a vacant position of Clinical Trials Coordina-
tor.

Qualifications:

MD degree with MSc, M.Med. or preferably PhD in epidemiology, commu-
nity health, paediatrics, tropical medicine, communicable diseases, 
biostatistics or similar areas. Knowledge of computer literacy and 
ICH/GCP are essential. Familiarity with health research ethics issues 
in African settings is desirable.

Experience:

At least ten years of postgraduate experience that must include 
evaluation of new tools for the control or prevention of disease 
agents. Experience in research supervision/management would be an ad-
vantage. Proven experience in research fund mobilization and manage-
ment is desirable.

Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Terms of employment:
Initially on 50% basis.

Duties and responsibilities:
* Coordinating intervention trials at trial sites in eastern, south-
  ern and western African institutions.
* Designing of study instruments for various phases of the trials in 
  collaboration with trial sites and other researchers.
* Supervising needs assessment and site characterization.
* Participating in capacity strengthening at study sites.
* Travelling frequently to all study sites.
* Monitoring on going activities at study sites.
* Assisting the Chairman cum Coordinator as is necessary.
* Representing the Chairman at scientific and administrative meet-
  ings.

Remuneration:
Highly attractive salary and fringe benefits.

Application:
Must include a full CV, abstract of evidence of experience in clini-
cal trials, names and full addresses (including their telephone, fax 
and e-mail contact) of three referees who are willing to provide let-
ters of recommendation and must be submitted by e-mail before 1 May 
2001 to <amvtn@hotmail.com>


African Malaria Vaccine Testing Network (AMVTN)
C26/27 Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology Building
Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road
P.O. Box 33207
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tel: +255-22-270-0018
Fax: +255-22-270-0380
Cell: +255-744-694-574
mailto:amvtn@hotmail.com
http://www.amvtn.org

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