Research Coordinator - Department of Pathology - Pathology and Laboratory Medicine - Jobs in Pakistan

Job Description

Research Coordinator, Department of Pathology and Laboratory MedicineÿEntity: ÿ ÿMedical CollegeIntroduction:The Aga Khan University was found in 1983 as Pakistan?s first private university, Aga Khan University is a not-for-profit institution and an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. Starting in 2000, the University expanded to Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, United Kingdom and Afghanistan. AKU began life as a health-sciences university.ÿÿThe Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Aga Khan University is a unique/distinguish establishment which serves the clinical laboratory of Aga Khan University Hospital with academic interest. This department is heavily engaged in undergraduate, postgraduate and technologist training programs. It provides professional training for higher degree in four major areas of Pathology (Chemical Pathology, Hematology, Histopathology, and Microbiology). Currently, there are approximately 61 Faculty, including 3 part time, 2 visiting faculty members, and 41 Residents.ÿAga Khan University invites applications for the position of Research Coordinator, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. The study is designed as a prospective parallel group randomised controlled superiority effectiveness trial of patients with uncomplicated P. vivax malaria. to compare of three key radical cure options, their safety, cost effectiveness and feasibility that will be conducted in healthcare settings of Karachi and Thatta.This is a short-termed grant-funded contractual position.Responsibilities:ÿYou will be responsible to:

• develop/maintain very good understanding of the study protocol and related study instruments
• liaise and coordinate study requirements with relevant units and departments of the institution, in line with AKU institutional policies
• organize and/or administer the informed consent process in conjunction with the PI
• disburse investigational product upon written authorization from the PI and provide relevant teaching with respect to its administration
• maintain study documentation as per protocol and GCP requirements (screening, subject recruitment, investigational drug accountability, enrolment, monitoring and study visit, adverse/serious adverse events etc.)
• assist in preparing (as relevant) and maintaining regulatory and administrative study documents in accordance with applicable regulations, institutional requirements, and ICH GCP guidelines
• draft and report SAE, annual/periodic reports to regulatory bodies and sponsor
• facilitate all start-up and close out requirements of the study
• coordinate and provide patient care in compliance with protocol requirements specific to patients screen, recruit, schedule, and study visit procedures
• review/monitor patients for changes such as in health status, response to investigational product, adverse events, compliance in use of investigational product, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance
• provide laboratory support services including phlebotomy and collection/handling of required specimens (e.g. stool, urine, nasal swabs) using standard techniques
• maintain strict patient confidentiality according to institutional regulations and applicable law communicate with and update the study investigator(s), regularly with respect to patient progress, health status and any issues; as well, with study sponsors, relevant institutional staff, faculty, and clinical monitors to ensure effective clinical trial implementation and progress
• schedule and participate in relevant sponsor/other monitoring / audits and activities as directed
• review clinical trials protocols and shared feedback with supervisors for approval
• assist in grant preparation, costing, study budgeting
• contribute in the planning, development an implementation of staff/faculty training and capacity building under the direction of the supervisors
• facilitate internal and external audits of the Unit
• participate in division quality improvement initiatives and other special assignments as delegated from time to time by the Supervisors (Manager/Director CTU).

Requirements:ÿYou should have:

• a MBBS degree, or Masters/Bachelors level in Nursing or in any relevant Health Field (e.g. DPharm) with relevant clinical experience
• current registration and be in good standing with their professional association)
• at least one year research experience with MBBS or 3 years clinical work experience in nursing or other (e.g. D Pharm)
• excellent clinical skills
• demonstrable sound working knowledge & proficiency in human clinical trial processes,
• good clinical practices (ICH-GCP) & human research regulatory requirements
• excellent interpersonal & communication skills
• demonstrable strong critical thinking abilities, Organizational and management skills
• demonstrable team work, maturity, ability to work independently and versatility to workÿin a variety of related roles such asÿclinical/nursing care, patient services support, lab/bio-specimen processing, dataÿmanagement
• excellent organizational capabilities and ability to handle diverse set of tasks for multipleÿstudies simultaneously
• proficiency in the use of computers and related Office software

Disclaimer:The Aga Khan University is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment which is free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at AKU are based on business needs, job requirements and individual?s qualifications and experience, without regard to race, colour, caste or creed, national, social or ethnic origin, genderÿ(except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification). AKU does not discriminate among the job candidates on account of any of these characteristics.

Keyskills :