The Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) was founded in 1970 through the initiative of the Norwegian and Swedish Save the Children organizations seconded by the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia. The Institute got its name from the Norwegian physician, Gerhard Henrik Armauer Hansen, who first described the leprosy bacillus (Mycobacterium leprae). AHRI is a biomedical, Research studies, Vaccine and Traditional Medicine research institute that works in developing tools for research studies, Vaccine, prevention, control and treatment of neglected tropical disease (NTD) and other diseases of public healthy importance through applied, basic biomedical research, research studies and training.
Thus, AHRI is seeking to appoint professionals with the following positions.
1. Research Coordinator (Study coordinator)
Category: Research and Development
Level: Managerial Level (Study coordinator)
Duration: - One year contract with possible extension
No of Positions: 2
Salary: as Per AHRI scale
Conducting of Scientific study
Major role and responsibility
Reporting
BSc degree in Health sciences with BSc degree 6 years’ experience, Master’s degree 3 with years’ experience and PhD Degree 0 years from an accredited institution
• Training in programmatic and clinical management of leishmaniasis
• Experience in Research studies research coordination and management
•Experience and knowledge of Data safety management board and Trail Streeting Committees is mandatory
• Trained in GCP or GCLP and quality management system mandatory
• Tolerance to doing routine and frequent field visits
• Attention to details for quality data record and documentation
• Ability to maintain study confidentiality
Personal Attributes:
• Excellent interpersonal communication skill
• Strong organizational skills; volunteer to work off-working hours and/or weekends
• A high level of attention to details
• Open for discussion and learning
• Ability to problem solving and willingness to take self-initiatives
• Willingness to take additional responsibilities and continuous training as needed
• Conduct supervision on overall activities communicating with PI or SC
• Conduct daily check for completeness of ICF, CRFs, AE, SAE, logbooks and other documents
• Ensure eligibility criteria for proper enrollment of study participants
• Involve in recruitment and other duties as deemed necessary by PI