About HJFMRI Tanzania

HJF Medical Research International, Inc. Tanzania (HJFMRI) implements two (2) PEPFAR-supported HIV care and treatment programs through the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) of the US – Department of Defence (DoD) in close collaboration with the Tanzanian Ministry of Health (MoH) and the President’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government (PORALG). The interventions supported under these two programs include HIV Testing Services, Adult and Pediatric Care and Treatment, PMTCT, TB/HIV Collaboration, CECAP, Supply Chain Management, Laboratory Services and Research.

The Southern Highlands (SHL) Program works with the Regional and Council Health Management Teams to implement these interventions in Rukwa, Katavi, Mbeya, and Songwe. The Tanzania People’s Defense Forces (TPDF) Program implements the same interventions in 21 Military Health facilities in both Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar.

The HIV Study Clinician will be responsible for the implementation and conduct of the African Cohort Study (AFRICOS), a long-term observational HIV research study. This will require close on-site collaboration with the AFRICOS Principal and Clinical Investigators, the AFRICOS Study Coordinator, the Head of the Department of Clinical Research on HIV of the NIMR-Mbeya and with the administration of the different partners at the Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital (MZRH) and Mbeya Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH).

The incumbent will provide clinical and research support to ensure the successful execution of study activities in accordance with approved protocols, International Council for Harmonization Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) guidelines, ethical standards, sponsor requirements, and national regulatory requirements. The position requires direct interaction with research participants, oversight of clinical procedures, participant safety monitoring, data quality assurance, and support for study management activities. The successful candidate will contribute to improving HIV prevention, care, treatment outcomes, and public health knowledge through high-quality clinical research integrated within routine HIV care services. The HIV Study Clinician will be based in Mbeya and reports to the Senior Research and Evaluation Advisor.

Responsibilities

• Support the Principal Investigator (PI), the Senior Research and Evaluation Advisor, and the AFRICOS team in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of AFRICOS study activities.
• Assists the PI and the Senior Research and Evaluation Advisor in all responsibilities as stipulated by ICH-GCP including development of study document materials and tools necessary to implement and document all phases of the AFRICOS Study, including but not limited to budgets, protocols amendments, training materials, checklists, study logs and IRB submission.
• Support, coordinate and facilitate all phases of study implementation including but not limited to patient selection, recruitment and Informed Consent Process, Patient enrollment and follow up, clinical management and reporting of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events, management of study specific training and study close out.
• Participate in protocol development, protocol amendments, and implementation of new study procedures.
• Ensure research activities are integrated effectively into routine HIV clinical care services.
• Other Clinical duties as assigned by the Study P.I. and/or Senior Research and Evaluation Advisor.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and medical evaluations of study participants.
• Provide routine HIV-related clinical care within the scope of study activities and national treatment guidelines.
• Identify, document, and manage clinical conditions affecting study participants.
• Refer participants for specialized care when appropriate.
• Conduct scheduled participant follow-up visits as required by study protocols.
• Support participant retention strategies to minimize loss to follow-up.
• Monitor adherence to study schedules and clinical appointments.
• Maintain effective communication with participants while ensuring confidentiality and participant rights.
• Identify, assess, document, and report Adverse Events (AEs), Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), and other reportable occurrences.
• Complete Case Report Forms (CRFs) accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready participant files and study records.
• Participate in data quality reviews and resolution of data queries.
• Ensure confidentiality and security of participant information and study records.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in clinical research.
• In-depth understanding of CTC and clinical research-based principles, dealing with IRB approvals, Protocols review and Codes of Ethics of Clinical Research, including clinical laboratory science, quality management systems and accreditation standards.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a Sub-Investigator or equivalent role in clinical research studies.
• Experience working with HIV/AIDS clinical programs and research projects.
• Experience in participant recruitment, informed consent procedures, and participant follow-up.
• Documented Ethical and GCP training required. Further formal training in HIV (e.g., counseling, treatment literacy, PMTCT, PITC) preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship skills, including flexibility, diplomacy, intercultural communicative competence, and respect for colleagues.
• Detail-oriented (attentive to details) and able to perform in a high-pressure environment.
• Analytical, problem solving and exceptional organizational skills.
• Demonstrate high integrity and strong values, including confidentiality.
• Ability to build and maintain sound relationships with multi-stakeholders; competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels.
• Ability to multitask and work under minimum supervision.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Ability to meet and communicate schedules and deadlines.
• Demonstrate exceptional professional judgment.
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili.

• Support the Principal Investigator (PI), the Senior Research and Evaluation Advisor, and the AFRICOS team in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of AFRICOS study activities.
• Assists the PI and the Senior Research and Evaluation Advisor in all responsibilities as stipulated by ICH-GCP including development of study document materials and tools necessary to implement and document all phases of the AFRICOS Study, including but not limited to budgets, protocols amendments, training materials, checklists, study logs and IRB submission.
• Support, coordinate and facilitate all phases of study implementation including but not limited to patient selection, recruitment and Informed Consent Process, Patient enrollment and follow up, clinical management and reporting of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events, management of study specific training and study close out.
• Participate in protocol development, protocol amendments, and implementation of new study procedures.
• Ensure research activities are integrated effectively into routine HIV clinical care services.
• Other Clinical duties as assigned by the Study P.I. and/or Senior Research and Evaluation Advisor.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and medical evaluations of study participants.
• Provide routine HIV-related clinical care within the scope of study activities and national treatment guidelines.
• Identify, document, and manage clinical conditions affecting study participants.
• Refer participants for specialized care when appropriate.
• Conduct scheduled participant follow-up visits as required by study protocols.
• Support participant retention strategies to minimize loss to follow-up.
• Monitor adherence to study schedules and clinical appointments.
• Maintain effective communication with participants while ensuring confidentiality and participant rights.
• Identify, assess, document, and report Adverse Events (AEs), Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), and other reportable occurrences.
• Complete Case Report Forms (CRFs) accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready participant files and study records.
• Participate in data quality reviews and resolution of data queries.
• Ensure confidentiality and security of participant information and study records.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship skills
• Flexibility
• Diplomacy
• Intercultural communicative competence
• Respect for colleagues
• Detail-oriented
• Able to perform in a high-pressure environment
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• High integrity
• Strong values
• Confidentiality
• Ability to build and maintain sound relationships with multi-stakeholders
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels
• Ability to multitask
• Work under minimum supervision
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Ability to meet and communicate schedules and deadlines
• Exceptional professional judgment
• Fluent in English
• Fluent in Kiswahili

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in clinical research
• In-depth understanding of CTC and clinical research-based principles, dealing with IRB approvals, Protocols review and Codes of Ethics of Clinical Research, including clinical laboratory science, quality management systems and accreditation standards
• Demonstrated experience serving as a Sub-Investigator or equivalent role in clinical research studies
• Experience working with HIV/AIDS clinical programs and research projects
• Experience in participant recruitment, informed consent procedures, and participant follow-up
• Documented Ethical and GCP training required
• Further formal training in HIV (e.g., counseling, treatment literacy, PMTCT, PITC) preferred