Advert Research Clinic Physician
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Medical Research Council Laboratories, The Gambia
The MRC Laboratories, The Gambia is the Council's largest
establishment conducting medical research in a developing
country. The Unit aims to improve the health of people in low-
income countries by excellence in multi-disciplinary research
programmes.
MRC wish to recruit an experienced Research Clinician to lead in
the organisation and delivery of clinical research trials and
clinical care at the Genito-urinary Medicine Clinic at Fajara
and other sites in The Gambia. This is an excellent opportunity
for you to join a leading research institute.
We seek someone with:
Ø MD, MB BS, or equivalent medical qualification.
Ø FWACP Part 1 or equivalent
Ø Minimum of three years post-graduate experience.
Ø Good record keeping skills
Ø Excellent written and spoken English
Ø Computer literacy in Windows (Outlook, Word, Powerpoint)
Ø Ability to deal sensitively with study participants and
patients with HIV and STI
Ø The ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team
Ø Excellent communication skills
Ø Willingness to work flexible hours and be on the on-call rota
Although not essential, FWACP, formal training in HIV, past
experience of clinical research trials and local language skills
would be an advantage.
The appointment is to 30th September 2009.
The minimum total salary package for the post will be D469,770
Dalasis per annum. If you have your full FWACP your total salary
package will be 563,482 Dalasis per annum. For displaced staff
the package will include rent-free furnished accommodation,
flights and shipment of personal effects.
Further details are available from the Personnel Officer,
Medical Research Council Laboratories Fajara, P.O. Box 273,
Banjul, The Gambia, West Africa. Telephone (+220) 4495442/6 &
4494072/9 FAX (+220) 4494494; email: personnel@mrc.gm. When
applying please submit a CV and covering letter indicating how
you meet the person specification. The closing date for
applications is 31st October 2006.
An Alpha A unit delivering focussed Alpha A science
Sarr Adama
Assistant Personnel Manager
Medical Research Council (MRC)
Atlantic Road Fajara
P. O. Box 273
Banjul, The Gambia
West Africa
Tel: +220-449-5919
Fax: +220-981-2644
mobile: +2204494494
mailto:asarr@mrc.gm