2 Opportunities at MUHAS, Clinicians – NAFASI ZA KAZI

Sickle Cell Programme is a research programme in the Department of Haematology and Blood Transfusion at Muhimbili University of Health & Allied Sciences (MUHAS) in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. The programme conducts biomedical research, support health care, advocacy and training. The Sickle Cell Programme has an employment opportunity for highly motivated and results-driven individual interested in working in the Health Sector

Clinicians (2 POSTS) – DAR ES SALAAM 
 Sickle Cell programme is looking for qualified Individuals to fill the post of Clinicians for a period of ONE year. The Clinicians  will report to Clinical Coordinator.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend to Sickle Cell Disease patients in designated clinics
• Maintain study logbooks, files and review completed case report forms.
• Supervision and assistance of the records officer, nursing, phlebotomist and laboratory staff during clinical surveillance.
• Participate in clinical surveillance of on-going research project which involves filling in case report forms with clinical and laboratory information, specimen collection and storage.
• Participate in grant writing and manuscript development.
• Continually review and monitor quality of data collection, patient care, and adherence to regulations (both ethical and bureaucratic) that the investigators have formally committed themselves to uphold.
• Giving daily and weekly feedback to Clinical Coordinator and writing report on progress and barriers.
• Attend all research and clinical meetings to discuss progress and status and; gives ideas on how to improve systems of data collection, participant’s care and follow-up.
• Participate in Scientific Conferences especially those organized by MUHAS.
• Participate in developing and reviewing clinical standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Participate in advocacy and community engagement activities.
• Participate in formal and informal training activities.
• Carry out all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Medical Doctor.
• At least 1 year of working experience in clinical research or related field.
• Good work ethics and a desire to make a difference.
• Excellent report writing skills
• Prioritizing of tasks and good time management
• Goal driven with strong attitude and commitment towards clinical research work particularly in Sickle Cell Disease.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Flexibility and ability to work within a multi- cultural environment.
• Strong computer knowledge in statistical packages and Microsoft office.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

This position will be on full time basis for ONE Year with annual review of performance. Applicants should send their CV’s, scanned copies of transcripts/certificates and a cover letter outlining their suitability as per the job description to: jobs@blood.ac.tz by 16:30 PM on Friday, 1st  November  2019.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

“Sickle Cell Programme is an equal opportunity employer”.