Medical Officer job at Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration ( IDRC )

Job Requirements/Responsibilities: Responsible for all clinical aspects of the OPTIMAH Study clinical assessments, management of illnesses (including malaria and HIV-related conditions), and ensuring participant safety throughout the study period Participate in patient pharmacokinetic (PK) evaluations Ensure coverage and assist in daily operations in the clinic during working hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) Participate in regular team meetings, and training sessions. Support participant retention strategies through community engagement activities Document deviations, adverse events, and corrective actions Qualifications: BACHELORS : MBCHB - Mandatory Certifications: GCP - Added Advantage Skill & Experience: Strong competency in pediatric clinical assessment and management - Mandatory Understanding of clinical research principles and protocol adherence - Added Advantage Experience with clinical documentation and case report forms (CRFs) - Added Advantage Knowledge of informed consent/assent processes in pediatric research - Added Advantage Strong communication skills with children and caregivers - Mandatory Languages: N/A