JOB DETAILS:

The mission of the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is to strengthen health systems in Africa with emphasis on infectious diseases through research, and capacity development. IDI has five operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research; and Laboratory and Outreach programs.

Project Background:

The meningitis research team aims to improve the diagnosis and treatment of various forms of meningitis in adults. Currently there are 2 studies currently running in Kampala:

1. 1. COAST – an observational cohort study investigating etiologies and outcomes amongst adults presenting with meningitis.
   2. PLATFORM-CM- Platform Trial For Cryptococcal Meningitis.

In order to strengthen support to these core areas of operation, IDI-Meningitis team seek to recruit a full time medical officer with the key responsibilities and duties listed below:

Job Title: Medical Officer

Classification: full time

Duration: 1 year

Duty Station: Kampala

Reporting: Study Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

Patient care

• • Will play an essential role in the recruitment, screening and enrollment of new participants to the above study. Study participants generally require a high level of care, and generally includes lumbar punctures, obtaining informed consent in collaboration with the study nurses, ordering lab tests and prescribing medications as appropriate.
  • Will be responsible for assessing and providing care for all study patients and providing the necessary documentation according to the protocol. Documentation of research includes a mixture of electronic medical records and paper files.
  • Will provide clinical care in the outpatient clinic at IDI during the study follow-up period.
  • Ensure very sick patients are properly management at the various in-patient hospitals and get referred as the need arises.
  • Will be responsible for identifying, reporting, and summarizing all severe adverse events in a timely manner.
  • Manage patients with AE/SAE and will be required to review the inpatient at least once to get patient updates.
  • Carry out outreach/ community sensitization whenever the need arises.
  • Any other duties assigned.

Documentation

• Shall be responsible for completing daily and reviewing case record forms (CRFs) to ensure completeness of data entry.
• Responsible for submitting CRFs for data entry.
• Responsible for responding to error queries from data management team.
• Complete and maintain current training in Good Clinical Practices
• Maintain and update summary of inpatient participants

Team Work/Collaboration

• Will attend all study meetings to discuss patient care and other team related activities
• Inpatient care is generally collaborative with team members and consists of daily rounds together with other study staff as well as international collaborators.

Academic Qualifications

• Bachor's degree in medicine and surgery

Person Specification

• Licensed medical doctor with a current practicing license, at least 3 years of work experience in research. Experience working in a clinical trial is an added advantage.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• High level of energy is desirable for effective performance in the hospital setting
• Knowledge of software programs such as Excel, Microsoft word, reference management software and Google Calendar/Drive or a willingness to learn
• An ability to work independently and with minimal supervision while functioning as a good team player.