Research Associate - Department of Oncology

Job Description

Research Associate, Department of OncologyEntity:Medical CollegeÿLocation:Karachi, Pakistan.Introduction:The Aga Khan University is a private, international university committed to international standards of excellence in teaching, research and service. Its teaching hospital, the Aga Khan University Hospital has been accredited by the prestigious Joint Commission International for achieving the highest international healthcare standards.Job Role / Responsibilities:You will be responsible to:

• develop/maintain very good understanding of the study protocol and related study instruments
• liaise and coordinate study requirements with relevant units and departments of the institution, in line with AKU institutional policies
• perform clinical assessment and provide medical care the study subjects i.e., initial subject screening for eligibility, prescribing study medications, ongoing assessment and follow ups etc.ÿ
• organise and/or administer the informed consent process in conjunction with the PI
• coordinate and provide patient care in compliance with protocol requirements specific to patients screening, recruitment, scheduling, and study visit procedures.ÿ
• disburse investigational product upon written authorisation from the PI and provide relevant teaching with respect to its administration.
• maintain study documentation as per protocol and GCP requirements (screening, subject recruitment, investigational drug accountability, enrolment, monitoring and study visit, adverse/serious adverse events etc.)
• review/monitor patients for changes such as in health status, response to investigational product, adverse events, compliance in use of investigational product, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance
• manage the requisition, collection, labelling, storage, or shipment of the study specimens.
• document and maintain accurate records (such as, subject?s eligibility notes, clinical assessments, follow up notes etc. specimen logs, IP logs etc.) as part of source documentation, following regulatory and institutional requirements.
• maintain strict patient confidentiality according to institutional policies and regulatory guidelines.
• communicate with and update the study investigator(s), regularly with respect to patient progress, health status and any issues; as well, with study sponsors, and clinical monitors to ensure effective clinical trial implementation and progress

Eligibility Criteria / Requirements:You should have:

• a Masters degree in the field of Biological Science or related field of research from an HEC recognised or reputable foreign university/institution. Candidates with a fresh MBBS, DPharm can also be considered
• at least one year experience with MBBS or three years work experience in nursing or other (e.g. MS biological sciences , D Pharm). Research experience will be preferred
• excellent clinical skillsÿ
• sound working knowledge and proficiency in human clinical trial processes, good clinical practices (ICH-GCP) & human research regulatory requirementsÿ
• excellent interpersonal and communication skillsÿ
• strong critical thinking abilities, Organisational and management skillsÿ
• demonstrable team work, maturity, ability to work independently and versatility to work in a variety of related roles such as clinical/nursing care, patient services support, lab/bio-specimen processing, data management
• excellent organisational capabilities and ability to handle diverse set of tasks for multiple studies simultaneouslyÿ
• proficiency in the use of computers and Statistics related software.

ÿDisclaimer:The Aga Khan University is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment which is free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at AKU are based on business needs, job requirements and individual?s qualifications and experience, without regard to race, colour, caste or creed, national, social or ethnic origin, gender (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification). AKU does not discriminate among the job candidates on account of any of these characteristics.

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