• (SOPs), clinical procedures, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Read and implement the latest WHO and national/provincial/local guidelines on current best practices of
• MDR/RR Tuberculosis and other common co-morbidities.
• Support the PI and CM in overseeing the trial site clinic team consisting of medical officers and nurses to
• ensure study participants retention and effective medical management until the end of study in
• accordance with the trial protocols, MOPs, SOPs, and GCP.
• Liaise with the PI, CM, study coordinators, quality assurance & quality control departments to ensure compliance to trial protocols/SOPs, local ethical and regulatory frameworks, and GCP & GDP standards.
• Liaise with the trial’s operations/admin departments to manage procurement and logistical needs of the
• clinic team. Plan and communicate administrative needs of the clinic to relevant team members in a
• proactive manner. Optimize the use of resources within the site clinic, and coordinate the
• maintenance/repairs/calibration of clinic equipment.
• Develop clinic flows and work plans and ensure implementation by relevant team members. Ensure
• continuous adaptations / improvements in said plans based on evolving needs of the trial site. Motivate
• and support the clinic team to adhere to work plans and deadlines in innovative and efficient ways.
• Plan scheduled follow-up visits of trial participants in collaboration with the pharmacy, field, and research
• teams.
• Perform medical assessment and associated procedures at scheduled and unscheduled visits in
• accordance with the protocol and GCP to monitor clinical progress, assess & report adverse events.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSA)
Required Qualification
• MBBS (or equivalent) degree
Required Experience
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience in OPD setting with minimum 6 months experience in managing TB/MDR-TB patients
Required Skills
• Time management and problem solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills to independently manage work flow
• Ability to work independently and show initiative
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
Apply at: https://ird.global/job/senior-medical-officer/