Research Non-profit Jobs - Quality Assurance/Quality Control Officer at MUWRP ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: Makerere

University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP)

Position Number: MUWRP-001

The Makerere

University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) is a non-profit HIV research program

that was established in 2002 as a result of a memorandum of understanding

between Makerere University and The Henry M. Jackson foundation for Advancement

of Military Medicine Inc. of USA (HJF). The primary purpose of MUWRP is to

develop, evaluate and provide interventions to mitigate disease threats of

public health importance to Uganda. Activities include; vaccine development and

building of vaccine testing capability in Uganda, conducting of epidemiological

and basic research and provision of HIV Treatment, care and support and

surveillance of influenza and other emerging infections.

Job Summary:  The Quality Assurance/Quality Control Officer

will be responsible for maintaining QC/QA activities for research projects

based in Kayunga field office and/or at Nakasero research site.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

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Work closely with the Study coordinator and the PI

to ensure that study activities and processes are conducted as per protocol and

related SOPs

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Ensure that CRFs are correctly, accurately and

promptly filled by the clinic research team before presentation for data entry

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Keenly evaluate and respond to quality events,

incidents, queries, and complaints as they arise in real time

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Keep up to date with all related quality and

research ethics legislation and compliance issues

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Work in liaison with the quality coordinator and

regulatory affair office to compile and prepare materials for submission to

regulatory agencies.

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Establish and document internal quality assurance

and quality control processes/procedures.

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Utilize guidance documents (SOPs, MOPs, research

protocol, etc), local and international standards, or consensus standards to

support the research teams to conduct all research procedures as expected.

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Carry out the day to day quality control audits and

promptly communicate the findings to the appropriate stakeholders

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Actively communicate any critical compliance risks

noted from these activities to the Principle Investigator and or senior

management.

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Prepare and send weekly QC/QA updates for discussion

in the weekly research meetings.

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Identify and coordinate the resolution of data

queries as they happen

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Determine relevant data quality training

requirements and assist with staff training

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Work closely with staff of various departments to

ensure quality data for all conducted research and address any queries or data

anomalies with relevant staff.

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Perform any other duties as assigned by the

supervisor/designee.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

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The applicant should hold a Diploma in Clinical

Medicine or Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery or a health related field.

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At least two years of relevant experience in Quality

Control/Quality Assurance in a research setting.

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Excellent writing and presentation skills

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Excellent interpersonal skills

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Strong leadership and communication skills.

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Highly organized, detail-oriented and

self-motivated/driven.

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Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

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Working well in a team

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Detailed knowledge of quality assurance and control

procedures, regulations as they relate to medical research.

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Possesses the ability to train all levels of staff

in Quality Control/Assurance

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Ability to work in teams, motivate, influence data

staff and manage time and projects.

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Excellent organizational, planning, research and

problem solving skills.

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Must be detail-oriented and understand the importance

and benefits of data quality.

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Strong written and verbal communication skills to

present findings and recommendations

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Ability to work as a part of a team and interact

with data users and managers

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Strong statistical and numerical ability

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Possess technical skills necessary to work with

computer systems such as knowledge of office software such as Microsoft word,

excel and access.

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Fluency in verbal and written English and Luganda.

All suitable

candidates should download application forms, Click Here, and

attach them on their Applications letters, Photocopies of academic

qualifications and Resume with three referees to: The Human Resource

Administrator, Makerere University Walter Reed Project, Plot 42 Nakasero Road.,

P.O. Box 16524, Kampala, Uganda.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 31^st August 2015

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda