Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
JOB OFFER
Position: 03 Research Assistants (Consultants)

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Location: Douala, Cameroon
Supervisor: Technical Research Officer (Study Coordinator)
Duration of the Consultancy Contract: 04 months from September 23, 2022
End of Applications: September 18, 2022
Term of the Offer: This position is remunerated on the terms of a local contract

“Sometimes in life there is that moment when it’s possible to make a change for the better. This is one of those moments.” -Elizabeth Glaser

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric HIV Foundation (EGPAF) is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV, working in 15 countries, and more than 5,500 cities around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children, and caring for those already infected. Through the successful efforts of the foundation and its partners, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States. The foundation has over 1,000 employees plus 90% of whom are in the field. The overall goal of the foundation is to eliminate pediatric HIV/AIDS by implementing programs for prevention, care, treatment, and the promotion of innovative research.

Project description
In collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health of Cameroon, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) proposes to evaluate the effect of the use of a digital contact tracing module in improving the identification, notification and tracing of contacts of patients infected with SARS-CoV-2. The “Digital Tools to Expand COVID-19 Testing in exposed individuals in Cameroon (DTECT Cameroon)” study is a FIND-funded project. The method proposed in the DTECT study is a cluster-randomised trial that will compare two contact tracing strategies for patients infected with SARS-CoV-2. The study will also assess the feasibility, acceptability and cost of using the digital contact tracing module. This project will generate, for the program, evidence on the effectiveness of an innovative approach to notification and follow-up of contacts of patients infected with SARS-CoV-2. The long-term benefits of this approach and its possible scaling up at the national level would optimize the identification and screening of people who have been in contact with patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 and their early management. resulting in reduced transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in the community and lower incidence and mortality from SARS-CoV-2 overall.

job summary
The Research Assistant/Study Nurses will be based in one of the study participating health districts in Douala and under the supervision of the study coordinator, he/she work with Ministry of Public Health staff to implement research activities in accordance with protocol and procedures. He/she will be primarily responsible for extracting data from primary sources using an electronic CRF. He/She will also ensure the maintenance of the security and confidentiality of the data summarized in accordance with the principles of ethics in activities involving human subjects. The Research Assistant/Study Nurses will collaborate with all frontline health staff, including health district staff, the head of services, coordinators of COVID-19 activities, surveillance managers, laboratory staff and any other category of personnel involved in activities related to COVID-19. He/she will also ensure compliance with data management procedures to ensure complete and timely transmission of data to the server. He/she will report to the Study Coordinator and work under the technical supervision of the Study Monitors. He/she will also ensure compliance with data management procedures to ensure complete and timely transmission of data to the server. He/she will report to the Study Coordinator and work under the technical supervision of the Study Monitors. He/she will also ensure compliance with data management procedures to ensure complete and timely transmission of data to the server. He/she will report to the Study Coordinator and work under the technical supervision of the Study Monitors.

Responsibilities:  
• In collaboration with the Ministry of Health staff at the site level, they will ensure the collection and triangulation of data for each eligible patient.
• Ensure daily data entry into a digital questionnaire using an electronic data collection system, in accordance with SOPs.
• Identify and enroll in the study the participants eligible for the interviews;
• Accurately collect and document the informed consent of each participant;
• Ensure the completeness and consistency of the data and make the necessary corrections from the source documents;
• Ensure daily updating of the database by synchronizing data on a regular basis;
• Ensure the organization and storage of documents after data entry and produce reports.
• Ensure the secure storage of data collection tools
• Maintain good relations with collaborators, participants and other personnel involved in the study; ;
• Ensure the quality and timely completion of all activities;
• Ensure diplomatic and proactive identification and resolution of issues;
• Perform any other task related to the study assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications Required
• Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s degree in public health or diploma in clinical health sciences (nursing or medicine);
• Experience in clinical or operational research will be highly appreciated;
• A good command of the use of data collection applications on tablets and smartphones (ODK, Redcap mobile, etc.) and office software such as Microsoft Office is required;
• A professional level of written and oral expression in French or English is required (a bilingual profile is an asset);
• Be professional and have good communication skills with the public, health personnel and other collaborators;
• Ability to work independently and in a team and strong ability to proactively identify and solve problems;
• Be comfortable working late and weekends when necessary.
• Living in Douala is a prerequisite;
Evaluation Criteria:
Criteria Description Percentage
Technical Qualification The technical qualification will be evaluated during an interview with a selection committee: Note that only the preselected candidate will be contacted for the evaluation of theoretical and practical skills. 60%
Consultation fees Indicate in the subject of your motivation letter, the monthly amount of the consultation fees. 25%
Past performance Provide at least 03 professional references and file experience will be evaluated. 15%

How to Apply • Qualified candidates should submit a CV and cover letter via the following link with subject title “DTECT Research Assistant” cameroonprocurement@pedaids.org. • Submission deadline: September 18, 2022 Please note that only shortlisted candidates who meet the above requirements will be contacted. NB: the application and recruitment process at EGPAF is completely free. Applicants should submit their documents exclusively through the link above without any associated fees.  This position is subject to donor funding.  
 

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, EGPAF complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Foundation has facilities.