Job Reference: RO001/CRENC-IeDEA/08-2024
Location: Jamot Hospital, Yaounde – Cameroon
Salary: Competitive
Terms: Full Time
Closing Date: 31st August 2024
Expected start date: As soon as possible

Liaises With: CRENC-IeDEA Research Director, Jamot Hospital IeDEA-site Supervisors, CRENC-IeDEA Central Coordination Team

Purpose of job
The Research Officer (RO) will lead the IeDEA site team to achieve the specific goals of the IeDEA study and CRENC’s overarching objectives efficiently and effectively.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The RO will ensure quality throughout the data collection process, adhering to CRENC’s core principles and approved study protocols. Key responsibilities include:

• Onsite Monitoring and Evaluation: Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of all research projects within the site, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Supervision of Research Activities: Supervises all daily project activities, including monitoring the performance of personnel.
• Data Collection Participation: Actively participate in data collection for relevant studies, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Reporting: Provide detailed weekly and bi-monthly reports to the central coordinating team, highlighting progress, challenges, and recommendations.
• Protocol and Ethical Compliance: Ensure rigorous compliance with all research protocols and ethical guidelines.

• Data Management: Work closely with the data manager to oversee data collection, conducting data quality checks and ensuring timely upload.
• Administrative Accountability: Maintain accurate and comprehensive administrative records for all project activities and ensure accountability.
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as requested by CRENC leadership to support the organization’s objectives.

Education
MSc. in Epidemiology, MPH, MSc. in Clinical Research or a related field.

Work Experience
Previous experience in the field of HIV programs and research

Languages
​​Fluency in English and French. Proficiency in oral and written English is required.

Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

How to Apply: CVs should be no more than 4 pages
Interested candidates should submit their updated CV (no more than 4 pages) and a letter of motivation to jobs@crenc.org by the closing date.Please indicate the position you are applying for and the job reference number in the subject line of your email. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and the post may be filled before the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.