HIV Study Clinician (AFRICOS)

About the Organization

HJF Medical Research International, Inc. Tanzania (HJFMRI) implements two PEPFAR-supported HIV care and treatment programs through the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) of the US Department of Defense (DoD), in close collaboration with the Tanzanian Ministry of Health (MoH) and PORALG. Through its Southern Highlands (SHL) and Tanzania People’s Defense Forces (TPDF) programs, HJFMRI supports HIV testing, adult and pediatric care and treatment, PMTCT, TB/HIV collaboration, laboratory services, and clinical research across Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar.

Job Summary

HJFMRI is seeking a qualified HIV Study Clinician (AFRICOS) to lead the clinical implementation and conduct of the African Cohort Study (AFRICOS)—a long-term observational HIV research study—in Mbeya. Working in close collaboration with the AFRICOS Principal and Clinical Investigators, the Study Coordinator, NIMR-Mbeya, Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital (MZRH), and Mbeya Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH), the incumbent will ensure study activities adhere strictly to approved protocols, ICH-GCP guidelines, ethical standards, and national regulatory requirements while integrating research into routine HIV care services.

Key Responsibilities

1. Study Planning, Coordination & Protocol Implementation

• Support the Principal Investigator (PI), Senior Research and Evaluation Advisor, and AFRICOS team in planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating study activities.
• Assist in developing study materials and tools across all phases—including budgets, protocol amendments, training materials, checklists, study logs, and IRB submissions—in accordance with ICH-GCP standards.
• Coordinate patient selection, recruitment, informed consent processes, enrollment, follow-up, study-specific training, and study close-out.
• Participate in protocol development, amendments, and new study procedures while ensuring research is effectively integrated into routine HIV clinical care.

2. Clinical Care & Participant Management

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, medical evaluations, and scheduled follow-up visits for study participants.
• Provide routine HIV-related clinical care within the scope of study activities and national treatment guidelines, referring participants for specialized care when appropriate.
• Identify, document, and manage clinical conditions affecting participants, while supporting retention strategies to minimize loss to follow-up.
• Maintain effective, confidential communication with participants while upholding participant rights and appointment adherence.

3. Safety Monitoring, Data Quality & Compliance

• Identify, assess, document, and report Adverse Events (AEs), Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), and other reportable occurrences promptly.
• Complete Case Report Forms (CRFs) accurately and maintain complete, audit-ready participant files and study records.
• Participate in data quality reviews and query resolution, ensuring strict confidentiality and security of participant information.
• Perform other clinical duties as assigned by the Study PI or Senior Research and Evaluation Advisor.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Certifications

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine.
• Documented Ethical and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training is mandatory.
• Further formal training in HIV services (e.g., counseling, treatment literacy, PMTCT, PITC) is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical research.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a Sub-Investigator or equivalent role in clinical research studies.
• Proven experience working with HIV/AIDS clinical programs, research projects, participant recruitment, informed consent procedures, and follow-up.
• In-depth understanding of Care and Treatment Clinics (CTC), IRB approvals, protocol reviews, clinical research ethics, clinical laboratory science, quality management systems, and accreditation standards.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Fluency in both English and Kiswahili.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and multitasking abilities under minimum supervision.
• Strong interpersonal, diplomatic, and multi-stakeholder relationship management skills, coupled with high integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgment.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications online through the official HJFMRI Careers portal before the deadline:

• Application Portal: Apply via HJFMRI Careers
• Application Deadline: 22nd November 2026

(Note: Have your updated CV and required supporting documents ready before completing the online application).