AFRO-NETS> Vacancy: Research Clinician Sukuta Field Site

[Adama Sarr <asarr@mrc.gm>]

Vacancy: Research Clinician Sukuta Field Site
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MRC Laboratories The Gambia
 
 
The MRC Laboratories, The Gambia is the Council's largest estab-
lishment conducting medical research in a developing country. The 
Unit aims to improve the health of people in low-income countries 
by excellence in multi-disciplinary research programmes.
 
MRC wish to recruit an experienced Research Clinician to work on 
a project studying the immunology, virology, epidemiology and 
clinical outcome of prevalent early life viral infections and 
their interactions with vaccinations. Currently studies and tri-
als have been developed focused on cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr 
virus and measles.
 
We seek someone with:
 
* MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
* Training in paediatrics
* A minimum of 3 years clinical experience with at least 1 year
  in paediatrics
* Epidemiology training or relevant experience
* Previous experience working in multi-disciplinary teams
* Fluent written and spoken English
* Experience conducting a study according to the protocol
* Skilled in phlebotomy of young infants
* Ability to work with minimal supervision
* Ability to motivate, stimulate and guide a team
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to discuss sensitive and confidential issues with par-
  ticipants and communities
* Computer literacy
 
Although not essential, FWACP Part 1 and basic training in virol-
ogy would be an advantage.
 
The appointment is for one year in the first instance.
 
The minimum total salary package for the post will be 332,620 
Dalasis per annum. For displaced staff the package will include 
rent-free furnished accommodation, flights and shipment of per-
sonal effects.
 
Further details are available from 
 
The Personnel Officer
Medical Research Council Laboratories Fajara
P.O. Box 273
Banjul, The Gambia, West Africa
Tel: +220-495-442/6 & 494-072/9 
Fax: +220-494-494
mailto:personnel@mrc.gm
 
When applying please submit a CV and covering letter indicating 
how you meet the person specification. The closing date for ap-
plications is 10th December 2003. 

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