The Center of Excellence for Sickle Cell Research & Training, University of Abuja (CESRTA) has exciting opportunities for skilled, committed and dedicated individuals to participate in world class, basic, clinical and translational research in sickle cell disease through the following positions:
1. Senior Clinical Officer/Research Fellow (Tenure = 1 year)
a. Qualification
Post Part 2 (in Haematology, Internal Medicine, Paediatrics or Family Medicine) or MBBS with MPH)
At least 5 years working experience in clinical setting for MBBS with MPH candidate
Interest in clinical research, attention to detail, good writing and communication skills
b. Job description:
Report to PI
Enrollment of patients into CESRTA’s research projects
Follow-up of patients in the clinic and the ward
Writing and presentation of case summaries
Systematic reviews, grant proposal development, manuscript development and report writing
Any other responsibility as will be assigned by the PI
c. Remuneration:
Comparable with what is obtainable in public service
2. Medical Officer (Tenure= 1 year):
a. Qualification:
Post NYSC
At least 1 year working experience
Flare for writing
Computer literate
b. Job description:
Patient education
Community mobilization of SCD patients
Enrollment of patients in the clinic into projects
Follow-up of patients in the ward
Writing and presentation of reports
Organizing meetings
Any other responsibility as will be assigned by the project Site PI
c. Remuneration:
Comparable with what is obtainable in public service
d. Method of application:
Apply to the Director of CESRTA attaching the photocopies of your CV and Credentials within two weeks of publication of this advert.
Note: CV should be prepared using the NIH format
3. Data Manager (Tenure =1 year)
a. Qualification- The Data Manager shall have:
A medical and management background
Knowledge or training in medical information management technology
Knowledge and understanding of the medical aspects of the approved treatment protocol
At least one-year experience as Data Manager in a recognized establishment
b. Job description – The Data Manager shall be responsible for:
Accurate data entry and data integrity
Uploading all information unto the Consortium Database system (or any replacement, successor or alternative database approved by the Consortium)
c. Remuneration:
Comparable with what is obtainable in public service
d. Method of application
Apply to the Director of CESRTA attaching the photocopies of your CV and Credentials within two weeks of publication of this advert.
In addition, soft copies of documents should be sent to the following email addresses.
Only shortlisted individuals will be contacted.
Email: reuben.chianumba@gmail.com
Email: albarkatwo@yahoo.com