Research Data Collection Assistant

Responsibilities

• i. To identify eligible LBW neonates (birth weight 1,500-2,500g; gestational age 34-42 weeks including term babies; aged 3-7 days) from the daily delivery register and complete the REDCap Q1 Screening and Eligibility Log daily;
• ii. To approach parents/guardians of eligible neonates, administer the full informed consent process, and complete the REDCap Q2 Enrolment and Baseline Form – note: antibiotic use at enrolment does NOT exclude a neonate;
• iii. To administer the first dose of Labinic Drops (0.2 ml) at the facility, train the caregiver on home administration and diary completion, and supply a 30-day course of Labinic Drops;
• iv. To conduct EPI-aligned follow-up visits at 6 weeks, 10 weeks, 14 weeks, 9 months, and 18 months of age – recording growth measurements, PSBI screening, antibiotic use, and completing the REDCap Q4 Follow-up Visit Form;
• v. To screen every enrolled neonate at every contact for PSBI signs using the WHO/UNICEF IMCI checklist and immediately trigger the PSBI Investigation Form (Q5) if any sign is identified;
• vi. To collect stool and blood samples from sub-cohort neonates at Day 0, 6 weeks, and 18 months, and arrange transport to the MUHAS central laboratory;
• vii. To administer the ASQ-3 neurodevelopmental assessment to caregivers of sub-cohort neonates at 6, 9, and 18 months corrected age;
• viii. To complete all REDCap data entry accurately and in real time using the facility tablet or REDCap Mobile App (offline, auto-sync);
• ix. To report any Adverse Events (AEs) or Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) to the District Coordinator immediately;

Requirements

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• i. All applicants must be citizens of Tanzania of an age not above 45 years;
• ii. An applicant with special needs/case (disability) is supposed/advised to indicate for the MUHAS attention;
• iii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) including a reliable contact postal address, Post code, email address and telephone numbers

Qualifications

• Holder of a Diploma in one of the following fields: Clinical Medicine, Nursing, or Midwifery from a recognized institution, and must be registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika or the Tanzania Nursing and Midwifery Council and possess a valid practising licence. The applicant must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in clinical research, public health research, or health programme coordination, and possess a valid Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate or be willing to undergo GCP training before the commencement of the study.
• Applicants must attach relevant copies of the following certificates.
• Postgraduate/First Degree/Advanced Diploma, Diploma/Certificates.
• Postgraduate/First Degree/Advanced Diploma, Diploma/Transcripts.
• Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
• Computer Certificates where applicable.
• Professional Certificates from respective councils where applicable.
• One recent passport size picture and copy of birth certificate.

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