Clinical Research Fellow - Infection and Immunity Research in Uganda (Redeployee Applicants Only)

Please note: This role is only open to redeployee applicants at City St George's. Applications from individuals who are not redeployee applicants will not be considered at this time.

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Background

The Institute for Infection and Immunity within the School of Health and Medical Sciences is seeking a Clinical Research Fellow to support a portfolio of maternal and neonatal vaccine studies based at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Uganda. Working with Professor Kirsty Le Doare and partners at the Makerere University–Johns Hopkins University Research Collaboration (MU-JHU), the postholder will provide clinical leadership and medical oversight to internationally recognised research focused on vaccinology, infectious diseases and neonatal health.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical oversight and participant safety monitoring across maternal and neonatal vaccine trials; review and manage adverse events and serious adverse events; deliver specialist paediatric support for scheduled and unscheduled participant visits; ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice and regulatory requirements; supervise and mentor clinical staff and research nurses; contribute to trial governance, safety reporting, research publications and collaboration with UK and Ugandan research teams.

Person Specification

Medical degree with full GMC registration and experience working at ST3 level or above (or equivalent). Significant experience in paediatrics, including neonatal and paediatric emergency care, and clinical research or clinical trial settings. Knowledge of adverse event management and participant safety monitoring. Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills, with an interest in infectious diseases, vaccinology or public health. Experience in resource-limited settings is desirable.

Additional Information

Closing date for applications:  1 November at 11:59pm

For more information about the role, please refer to the job description .

The selection process will involve an interview .

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

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