Overview:
The work under this contract will be performed at the U.S. Naval Medical Research Unit EURAFCENT offices in Cairo, Egypt, or at other designated locations in special circumstances.
Responsibilities:
Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.
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Summary:
The StudyCoordinator will provide on-the-ground support for research and surveillance activities conducted by NAMRU EURAFCENT under the Bacterial and Parasitic Disease Research Program (BPDRP) in Liberia and Djibouti. This individual will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination, implementation, and reporting of scientific studies focused on bacterial and parasitic diseases. The Study Coordinator will work closely with local partners including the Armed Forces of Liberia, the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), and the Liberian Institute for Biomedical Research (LIBR).
The work under this contract will be performed at the U.S. Naval Medical Research Unit EURAFCENT offices in Cairo, Egypt, or at other designated locations in special circumstances.
Essential Job Functions:
- Coordinate research and surveillance study activities in compliance with approved protocols and ethical guidelines.
- Facilitate collaboration and maintain strong working relationships with Liberian government institutions including the Armed Forces of Liberia, NPHIL, and LIBR.
- Support and oversee participant enrollment, data collection, sample processing, and documentation in line with project timelines.
- Ensure timely preparation and submission of study progress reports, data summaries, and updates to NAMRU EURAFCENT leadership.
- Assist with local regulatory submissions, ethical approvals, and compliance with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) research requirements.
Necessary Skills and Knowledge:
- Ability to prepare and write regular reports.
- Good communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to work in Liberia.
- Fluency in English.
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More than 4 years’ experience in:
- Coordinating research and surveillance studies
- Working with the Armed Forces of Liberia, the National Public Health Institute of Liberia and the Liberian Institute for Biomedical Research.
- Travel Requirements: Travel may include Djibouti, Jordan, Nigeria, and other countries in Africa and the Middle East, depending on research requirements.
- Must be a US citizen.
Pay and Benefits
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.