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Job title: Clinical Research Officer

Department: Clinical/Research

Supervisor:  Head of Research/ Principal Investigator

Supervisee:  Research staff

Location: Mae Ramat, TAK Province 

Start date: 01^st January 2024

Introduction
The Shoklo Malaria Research Unit (SMRU) is a field station of the faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand, and is part of the Mahidol-Oxford Research Unit (MORU) supported by the Wellcome (UK).

The main objective of SMRU is to provide quality health care to the marginalized populations living on both sides of the Thai-Myanmar border in Tak Province. This is achieved by the dual activities of research and humanitarian services, with an emphasis on maternal-child health and infectious diseases.

This combination of health care and research makes SMRU unique. The research agenda is driven by the questions we face in our clinical practice and whether clinical or laboratory based, our studies are designed to be of relevance to the population we serve.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Liaising with the Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit Clinical Trial Support Group in study document preparation, submission, site initiation, site monitoring and other necessary process.
• Overseeing the smooth running of clinical trials. Participating in research recruitment efforts. Monitoring research team to ensure adherence to study protocols.
• Collecting, entry, cleaning and quality assurance of data obtained from research. Informing participants about study objectives.
• Communication regarding patient care and status as well as protocol requirements with collaborating department, hospital, and data team.
• Adhering to research regulatory standards as well as to ethical standards. Maintaining detailed records of studies as per FDA guidelines, including things such as drug dispensation.
• Liaising with laboratories regarding sample inventory, supply as well as lab findings.
• Ensuring that the necessary supplies and equipment for a study are in stock and in working order.
• Other requirement if needed

Essential criteria

• Educated to degree level of equivalent in related field
• Prior experience in research coordination, data collection, CRF completion and data cleaning.
• Ability to travel extensively and work in remote clinics.
• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in English is essential.
• Thai or Karen language communication skill will be beneficial.
• Prior exposure to clinical trial management is desirable.

How to apply:

Applications, CV or Resume must be sent to SMRU/HR Department MRM - BHF/SMRU office Address: 78/1 Moo 5, Mae Ramat Sub-District, Mae Ramat District, Tak Province, 63140 or email to smru-hr@shoklo-unit.com

Dead line for application: 16^th November 2023

 Please note that only short-listed candidates will be notified for the interview process.

SMRU has a zero tolerance to sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, always (both during work hours and outside work hours). All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles