Study Physician (Assistant Researcher II)

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Job Vacancy: Study Physician (Assistant Researcher II) Background and purpose of the vacancy: Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI), in collaboration with St Paul Hospital Millennium Medical College (SPHMMC), is conducting a clinical trial entitled " Efficacy of probiotic supplementation in preterm and small for gestational age infants. A WHO-sponsored multicenter, individually randomized trial ( Pro biotics in p reterm and s mall for gestational age infants, PROPS trial) . The project is funded by the Gates Foundation and coordinated by Johns Hopkins University. We are looking for a Study Physician/Assistant Researcher 2 for effective implementation of the trial as listed below. The recruited study staff will work in collaboration with the project Site PIs, work package leads, and the project staff at AHRI and SPHMMC as well as in the field, and will coordinate all data management project activities. Location: Armauer Hansen Research Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Position type: Full-time, one year with a possibility of renewal depending on performance 1. Study Physician (Assistant Researcher II) Position Summary The Study Physician will provide clinical care and oversight for the enrolment, intervention administration, safety monitoring, and follow-up of infants in the probiotic supplementation trial. The physician will ensure that infants enrolled in the study receive safe, ethical, and high-quality clinical care while trial procedures are being implemented. They will conduct medical evaluations, manage adverse events, and serve as the primary clinical care contact for the trial at site level. Duties & Responsibilities Clinical Leadership Conduct medical screening of potential participants, including physical exams and eligibility assessments. Confirm medical eligibility for enrolment and randomization. Provide medical oversight during intervention administration and follow-up. Prepare study-related SOPs Lead the write-up of the study results Attend trial-related meetings Collaborate with the project manager, PIs, and site PIs on the study conduct Study Participants’ Safety Monitor participants for adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs). Lead clinical management of SAEs in collaboration with the site principal investigator. Proper documentation of clinical findings/source documents per ICH-GCP requirements. Ensure immediate and accurate reporting of AEs/SAEs to the site PI/Trial Manager. Clinical Management Provide medical care to infants when needed in collaboration with hospital neonatologists/pediatricians and the site Principal Investigator Ensure participants requiring hospital admission are properly managed per protocol and local standard of care. Supervise administration of IP/placebo and confirm clinical safety checks before dosing. Supervision & Training Supervise study nurses and clinical coordinators in participant care, safety assessments, and protocol adherence. Provide training and refresher sessions on neonatal clinical care, infection control, and AE/SAE recognition. Support continuous capacity building of the research team in clinical aspects of the trial. Documentation & Quality Assurance Ensure accurate completion of case report forms (CRFs), clinical notes, and source documents. Verify clinical data integrity and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with the data management team. Participate in site monitoring visits, audits, and inspections.