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  • Posted: Oct 19, 2018
    Deadline: Oct 31, 2018
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    MGIC is a non-profit affiliate of UMB with a mission to administratively support international operations of UMB Principal Investigators. Our purpose is to provide the administrative infrastructure for sizable and sustained operations outside of the U.S. Currently, MGIC operates in Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zambia, with registration applicati...
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    Study Coordinator

    Reports To: Country Director

    Job Description: The Study Coordinator will work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator to manage the day-to-day activities of the study in compliance with the study protocol.

    She/he will be responsible for implementing the study in country and will provide supervision for the research assistants involved in the conduct of the study

    The responsibilities of this position include:

    • Participate in the development of study protocols and materials, translation of these into local language and submission to local Institutional Review Boards (IRB)
    • Take part in preparation and monitoring of study budgets and financial payments.
    • Coordinate the conduct of the study to ensure that it is in compliance with study protocols and ethical principles
    • Oversee the enrolment of participants as per the study protocol including screening of potential study participants
    • Monitor enrolment status of participants, retention in the study and implementing the participant tracking processes for those who default
    • Maintaining confidentiality and protection of participants and ensuring informed consents are obtained for all participants
    • Safeguard all documents from study related activities
    • Arrange for space within the study sites for safe storage of and safe management of study materials and instruments
    • Document and report any adverse effects from the study to the Principal Investigator and to the regulatory bodies
    • Manage the quality assurance of the study including supervision of Research Assistants and conducting random audits of study materials and data
    • Prepare monthly study reports outlining progress in implementation of the study

    Qualifications and Skills

    • Masters degree in a medical field or in public health
    • Experience in research and coordinating human studies
    • Trained in human subjects research with good understanding of ethical principles in research
    • Ability to establish good working relationship with facility clinical teams, study participants and investigators
    • Excellent writing skills

    Method of Application

    Interested candidates who meet the above-mentioned qualifications, are requested to send their cover letter and resume to MGIC_Recruitment@mgic.umaryland.edu indicating the position being applied for on the subject line of the email by 31st October 2018.

    Applicants are advised to include the position title “Study Coordinator” as the subject.

    The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer.

    Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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