Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation Recruitment 2021

Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation Recruitment 2021…See Details on how to apply for the vacancies available at Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation.

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• Research Assistant (Mbeya) 

Responsibilities:

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the study design and goals so that s/he can participate fully in the successful implementation and execution of the studies.
• The RA will work closely with adolescents and young adults enrolled in the study and MUST BE friendly, approachable, and able to answer study-related questions.
• Informed consent: Ability to describe the study to potential participants, answer questions about the study, and accurately complete informed consent with participants. Ensure all participants enrolled have age-appropriate informed consent documents on file.
• Study visits: Work with the principal investigators to coordinate study enrollment and follow-up visits, manage the timeline and keep a study log communicating with data management, phlebotomy, laboratory team about upcoming participant study visits.
• Study visits include patient tracking (monthly phone calls and family contacts to be able to trace participants).
• Ensure the tablet/computer-based surveys are working well and data on the tablet or paper form is received by the data management team in a timely manner. (within 24 hours). Note, paper surveys may be an option in case of technology challenges.
• The RA must be available to answer any questions during participant data collection.
• The RA will also be responsible for obtaining the hair sample (Cutting a small amount of participant’s hair and storing in aluminum foil with proper specimen labeling technique).

Qualifications;

• Diploma, Degree or Masters Level Training in a Health Sciences Field (e.g., Public Health, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work).
• Completed training program; preferably with a minimum of 2 years working experience.
• Computer skills (word processing, database management) essential.
• Prior clinical research experience working with adolescent populations, HIV and/or mental health will be given preference.

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• Research Assistant (Mwanza)

Responsibilities:

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the study design and goals so that s/he can participate fully in the successful implementation and execution of the studies.
• The RA will work closely with adolescents and young adults enrolled in the study and MUST BE friendly, approachable, and able to answer study-related questions.
• Informed consent: Ability to describe the study to potential participants, answer questions about the study, and accurately complete informed consent with participants. Ensure all participants enrolled have age-appropriate informed consent documents on file.
• Study visits: Work with the principal investigators to coordinate study enrollment and follow-up visits, manage the timeline and keep a study log communicating with data management, phlebotomy, laboratory team about upcoming participant study visits.
• Study visits include patient tracking (monthly phone calls and family contacts to be able to trace participants).
• Ensure the tablet/computer-based surveys are working well and data on the tablet or paper form is received by the data management team in a timely manner. (within 24 hours). Note, paper surveys may be an option in case of technology challenges.
• The RA must be available to answer any questions during participant data collection.
• The RA will also be responsible for obtaining the hair sample (Cutting a small amount of participant’s hair and storing it in aluminum foil with proper specimen labeling technique).
• The RA will also work closely with the phlebotomy team to ensure same-day blood sample collection and delivery of samples to the lab.
• Ensure participant study results (HIV RNA) are available in the participant’s clinical file and perform pertinent data extraction from the clinical file.
• Ensure critical results are communicated immediately to the appropriate clinician and referrals are made as needed.
• Problem-solve on-site, with timely responses to questions about studies posed by site staff, participants, and others.

Qualifications;

• Diploma, Degree or Masters Level Training in a Health Sciences Field (e.g., Public Health, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work).
• Completed training program; preferably with a minimum of 2 years working experience.
• Computer skills (word processing, database management) essential.
• Prior clinical research experience working with adolescent populations, HIV and/or mental health will be given preference.
• REDCap Mobile or other electronic data collection platform experience is desirable.

How to Apply

If you are qualified and wish to join Baylor – Tanzania, apply in confidence by sending an application letter, a detailed CV, relevant copies of your certificates, and the names and contact information of three referees.

NOTE: Only candidates from Mbeya are encouraged to apply for the Mbeya position and candidates from Mwanza for the Mwanza position. The position (Research Assistant) will be for a period of 1 year. only.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Addressed to:

The Executive Director,

Baylor College of Medicine Children’s

Foundation – Tanzania

P.O. Box 2663, Mbeya for Mbeya position

P.O Box 5208 For Mwanza position

Or send to email:

[email protected]

Application Deadline: 11th July 2021.