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Manager, Research Administration, Clinical Research Unit

Job Summary

• The Clinical Research Unit is seeking a Manager, Regulatory Affairs and Data Management (Research Administration), to ensure that the studies conducted by the Clinical Research Unit (CRU) meet the standards governed by regulations, laws, and guidelines both locally and internationally for clinical trials. One of the objectives of the organization is to become a center of excellence in conducting clinical trials. This position contributes by ensuring that CRU studies are conducted at high standards in accordance with the applicable local and international regulations, laws, and guidelines. Data Management and Front Office report to the Research Administration Manager.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, review, and submission of all components of Ethics and Regulatory Authority submissions for new and ongoing clinical trials (new protocols, informed consent forms, site specific addendums, study manuals, amendments, safety reports, protocol deviations, annual reports, etc.) to entities such as Ethics Committee (EC), Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), National Commission of Science, Technology, Innovation (NACOSTI), etc.
• Development and maintenance of investigator site files, including maintaining all staffs’ training documentation and certifications.
• Coordinating the preparation of and training on SOPs and maintaining the review cycle.
• Assist the investigators and study team in the development and review of study documents (study tools such as source documents, study logs, etc.).
• Maintain up-to-date understanding of the EC, PPB, NACOSTI, US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Human Rights Protection, Food and Drug Administration, and European Medicines Agency’s policies by reading articles/publications and attending trainings/seminars.
• Reviewing and monitoring study procedures and documentation to ensure that the trial is conducted according to protocol, Good Clinical Practices, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for onboarding, ongoing training, and evaluation of all staff in the CRU Data Management section and Office Administrator(s).
• Oversee all aspects of Data Management, including data entry and query resolution processes and outcomes (timelines, accuracy, etc.)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• At least four (4) years’ experience in research and project management.
• Proficiency in office software, learning management platforms, office management systems and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrates supervisory skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to independently prioritize work, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability to new or changing situations, work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Pharmacology Faculty, Biomedical Sciences

Job Summary

• The department of Biomedical Sciences is seeking a Full-time Faculty to make a significant contribution to the delivery of the undergraduate teaching including the delivery of high-quality teaching in Pharmacology across MBChB, BSc. and nursing undergraduate programmes. The incumbent will have an important academic and research leadership role in embedding research expertise into the life of the discipline and the department. They will be required to develop high-quality, productivity-driven networks across AKU and with local, national and international, internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Teach Pharmacology through lectures, small group work, and online materials.
• Share responsibility for the operational planning and management of Pharmacology teaching and assessment sessions, taking account of health and safety issues, and balancing competing pressures to ensure they are well organised, pedagogically sound and make effective use of resources.  
• Contribute to curriculum development and innovation in teaching, learning and assessment in Pharmacology, within the guidance set. 
• Work with colleagues to create an effective integrated curriculum within the programme and to engage students in interactive learning methods using innovative technology and imaging. To collaborate with other colleagues, particularly clinical staff, to achieve these ends.    
• Contribute to the regular evaluation and development of blocks that include Pharmacology, in terms of content, delivery and assessment. To use evaluation information to continuously improve the quality of the achieved learning and the student experience and help distribute findings and developments to students and staff. 
• Provide academic support and advice to Medical College and SONAM students. 
• Develop and supervise a student selected component (project) within the MBChB programme as required. 
• Participate in departmental examinations (Written and OSCE) preparations, standard setting and invigilation   examinations.
• Provide Resident formative assessment/ feedback (360 Evaluations)
• Contribute to scholarship or research in Medical Education or other areas of enquiry within the Medical College and SONAM in collaboration with colleagues. 
• Carrying out research work in relevant fields or specialization.
• To disseminate output from scholarship/research activities.
• To advise and supervise post-graduate students.
• Participate in own and collaborative research that ensures professional growth.
• Seeks grants to fund research activities.
• Manage the relationship with all key stakeholders both internally and externally and maintain appropriate communication with them.
• Represent the Medical College and SONAM at local, regional and national meetings relevant to medical education and the specialist subject of Pharmacology with internal and external bodies and develop leadership in this domain.
• Participate in and develop external networks, for example, to contribute to student recruitment, outreach work, income generation, consultancy projects and building external relationships for future activities. 

Requirements

• Medical Degree or a Good Honors Degree in Pharmacology.
• A postgraduate degree in Pharmacology.
• Minimum academic position of Senior Instructor.
• Accomplished teaching of Pharmacology in an undergraduate medical programme (or similar) using evidence-informed interactive approaches for large and small groups and incorporating information technology.
• Teaching postgraduate and undergraduate students in programmes other than MBChB, BSc. Nursing or equivalent.
• Educational management ensures well-organized delivery with continuous quality improvement.  
• Research interest and competence.
• A track record of publications in international journals.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal communication.
• Ability to independently prioritize work, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility towards work, meeting deadlines and taking initiative while seeking advice as necessary.
• Excellent teamwork, ability to lead and manage delegated tasks and small projects.
• Mature and commands respect among professional colleagues and residents.

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• Manager, Research Administration, Clinical Research Unit
• Pharmacology Faculty, Biomedical Sciences