UNIMAREC Compliance Officer Intern
The University of Malawi Research Ethics Committee (UNIMAREC) seeks a Compliance Officer Intern. The intern will play a critical role in assessing whether research approved by UNIMAREC is conducted following UNIMAREC guidelines and relevant national and international standards.
Main Duties:
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Ensure investigators conduct research following the protocol approved by UNIMAREC and following national regulatory requirements and policies.
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Inspect ongoing studies by conducting inspection visits with at least one member of UNIMAREC.
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Prepare reports of site inspection visits for UNIMAREC.
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Participate in training UNIMAREC members and investigators in research ethics and standards.
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Provide advisory services to UNIMAREC members and investigators on good research practices.
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Ensure the protection of research participants' rights, safety, and well-being.
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Assist the UNIMAREC Administrator in duties, including screening application packages (protocols) in line with UNIMAREC Guidelines, SOPs, and national regulatory requirements.
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Assist the UNIMAREC Administrator in taking minutes at UNIMAREC review meetings.
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Ensure that serious adverse events are properly documented and reported to UNIMAREC and relevant national regulatory bodies.
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Ensure that all Material Transfer Agreement forms are completed appropriately.
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Ensure that all annual progress reports and continuing review applications are completed.
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Ensure the filing and maintenance of study files.
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Update and manage the UNIMAREC website and Internet client interface module.
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Perform any other related duties as assigned by the UNIMAREC Administrator.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
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A minimum of a master’s degree from a recognised university. A Doctoral degree will be an added advantage
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At least two years of experience in a research-related field.
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Practical knowledge and experience in research proposal development.
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Practical skills in project monitoring and evaluation
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Knowledge of research ethics and skills in the research process will be an added advantage.
Employment Conditions:
The intern will be employed on a 12-month contract, with the possibility of renewal based on satisfactory performance.
Applications, including a detailed curriculum vitae with up-to-date contact details, copies of certificates and names of three traceable referees, should be submitted, not later than 16th September, 2024, to the address below:
The Registrar,
University of Malawi
P.O. Box 280,
Zomba
Email : vacancies@unima.ac.mw