The Malawi – Liverpool – Wellcome – Research – Programme (MLW) (http://www.mlw.mw) is an internationally recognized centre for research and training, funded by the Wellcome Trust in collaboration with our key partners, the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KuHes), Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) and University of Liverpool (UoL) among others. We are committed to promoting research and training led by Malawian & International scientists, with the aim of improving the health of people in Malawi and elsewhere in the Region.

Our vision: To be Africa’s’ based beacon of excellence leading impactful research that drives innovation, policy and practice globally.

Our mission: To conduct high quality research and train the next generation of researchers and leaders to benefit health.

Job Purpose:

To provide clinical oversight and coordinate research activities for the CLEAR-TB study, ensuring participant safety, protocol compliance, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and high-quality clinical data collection. The role supports research to identify resistance-associated mutations to the BPaL(M) regimen in rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis using whole genome sequencing, generating evidence to strengthen drug-resistant TB surveillance, guide future treatment strategies, and support tuberculosis control efforts in Malawi. The post holder will ensure the study is conducted in accordance with the approved protocol, sponsor requirements and all applicable regulatory and ethical guidelines.

Responsibilities or duties

• Take initiative in identifying and dealing with challenges in the conduct of complex clinical trials and other studies. Report on problems and planning of restorative action and its outcome to the line manager.
• Maintain personal safety and hygiene by wearing clean protective clothing, as per uniform code and always maintain Good Infection Control practices.
• Promote equality of opportunity and inclusive practice in all aspects of work undertaken.
• Act in a manner that safeguards vulnerable population as applicable to the role.
• Understand and adhere to MLW and the Gateway Clinic policies and procedures.
• To work according to research protocols (SOPs) set out by the project.
• To maintain confidentiality of client’s records and respect patients and guardians privacy and rights.
• Work with minimal supervision of the study, effectively managing your own time.

Qualifications or requirements 

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent medical degree recognised by the Medical Council of Malawi.
• Full registration and licence to practise Medicine in Malawi.
• Experience working in clinical research or clinical trials.
• Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) certification.

Experience needed

• Experience in diagnosis and management of tuberculosis, infectious diseases or internal medicine will be an added advantage.

• Excellent clinical assessment and documentation skills.

• Take initiative in identifying and dealing with challenges in the conduct of complex clinical trials and other studies. Report on problems and planning of restorative action and its outcome to the line manager.
• Maintain personal safety and hygiene by wearing clean protective clothing, as per uniform code and always maintain Good Infection Control practices.
• Promote equality of opportunity and inclusive practice in all aspects of work undertaken.
• Act in a manner that safeguards vulnerable population as applicable to the role.
• Understand and adhere to MLW and the Gateway Clinic policies and procedures.
• To work according to research protocols (SOPs) set out by the project.
• To maintain confidentiality of client’s records and respect patients and guardians privacy and rights.
• Work with minimal supervision of the study, effectively managing your own time.

• Excellent clinical assessment and documentation skills.

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent medical degree recognised by the Medical Council of Malawi.
• Full registration and licence to practise Medicine in Malawi.
• Experience working in clinical research or clinical trials.
• Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) certification.
• Experience in diagnosis and management of tuberculosis, infectious diseases or internal medicine will be an added advantage.