• Application Deadline:
• Position: Clinical Research Assistant



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate



• Experience 1 - 2 years



• Location Abuja




• Job Field Medical / Healthcare  , Research 
  
  

Context

• ALIMA is implementing the INTEGRATE clinical trial in Nigeria, a multinational research initiative focused on improving treatment outcomes for Lassa Fever. The project combines clinical care with operational research to strengthen evidence-based medical responses and local research capacity.

Mission & Objectives

• The Clinical Research Assistant (CRA) supports the monitoring and quality assurance of the INTEGRATE clinical trial in Nigeria. He/she ensures that study activities comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), the research protocol, and ethical and regulatory standards.


• The CRA will regularly visit study sites to monitor progress, verify data accuracy, and assist with problem-solving related to trial operations.

Main Responsibilities

Clinical Monitoring and Quality Assurance:

• Monitor compliance with Good Clinical Practice (ICH E6 R2) and study SOPs at each site.


• Verify the accuracy and consistency of data entries with source documents.


• Ensure timely reporting of adverse and serious adverse events (SAEs).


• Support site staff in resolving data queries and protocol deviations.


• Prepare and submit detailed monitoring visit reports to the INTEGRATE coordination team.


• Verify that trial documentation (regulatory binders, consent forms, logs) are current and compliant.


• Participate in end-of-study closure activities.

Coordination and Communication:

• Act as the liaison between site teams, ALIMA coordination, and international monitors.


• Participate in weekly coordination meetings and contribute to quality improvement.


• Communicate any field-level challenges, deviations, or technical needs promptly.


• Support training and capacity-building activities for local site staff on GCP and study procedures.

Compliance, Ethics, and Data Integrity:

• Ensure strict confidentiality of patient and trial data.


• Monitor adherence to national ethics committee and regulatory authority requirements.


• Uphold ALIMA’s principles of data protection, transparency, and accountability.


• Ensure all trial activities adhere to ALIMA’s policies on PSEA, safety, and ethical conduct.

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC):

• Comply at all times with Lassa fever IPC protocols when in wards and laboratories.


• Enforce adherence to biosafety and PPE procedures during field visits.


• Report any IPC breaches or exposure incidents to the Safety Focal Point.

Contribution to Research Development:

• Assist in documentation and analysis of trial progress.


• Contribute to local capacity building by mentoring junior research staff.


• Support the dissemination of research outcomes at local and national levels, under supervision.

Professional Conduct:

• Maintain professional behavior in accordance with ALIMA’s values and ethics.


• Show initiative and autonomy in problem-solving while maintaining team spirit.


• Participate actively in team meetings, briefings, and training sessions.


• Promote an environment of respect, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Experience And Skills

Education:

• Medical, Paramedical, or Life Sciences Diploma (Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Laboratory Sciences).


• Additional certification in Clinical Research or GCP required.


• A postgraduate degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or Clinical Research is an asset.

Experience:

• 1 - 2 years of experience in clinical research or trial monitoring.


• Previous work with infectious diseases or hospital-based studies preferred.


• Experience with international NGOs or multi-partner projects is desirable.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of GCP, clinical monitoring techniques, and regulatory compliance.


• Excellent command of medical and research terminology.


• Strong computer proficiency (MS Office Suite, EDC systems).


• Ability to draft clear and precise reports.


• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.


• Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities effectively.

Languages:

• Fluent in English (spoken and written).


• Knowledge of Hausa, Yoruba, Pidgin, or other local languages in Ondo and Bauchi States is an advantage.

Personal Qualities:

• Rigor, reliability, and integrity.


• Adaptability and flexibility in complex field settings.


• Respect for confidentiality and ethical sensitivity.


• Mobility and willingness to travel regularly to inclusion sites.


• Commitment to humanitarian and scientific values.