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Created by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in 1986, Epicentre carries out field epidemiology, training and medical research in support of MSF's humanitarian objectives. We have three research centres in France, Niger and Uganda and epidemiologists on site. Our areas of expertise cover infectious diseases (malaria, TB, HIV, cholera, Ebola, Lassa fever, etc.), neglected diseases (leishmaniasis, trypanosomiasis, etc.) and chronic diseases that are on the rise in African countries, such as diabetes and cancer. 

About the INTEGRATE Study

INTEGRATE is a multinational, multi-centre clinical trial platform aiming to evaluate new therapeutic options for Lassa fever (LF)—a disease with high mortality and limited treatment alternatives. The study compares investigational medical products to standard care in hospitalized patients with confirmed LF, using a flexible, adaptive Phase II–III design.

Among other study sites in West Africa, the trial will take place at the Lassa Fever Treatment Centre (LFTC) within the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) in Bauchi, Nigeria, supported by MSF’s emergency medical project of Geneva Operational Centre (OCG).

The Study Coordinator will be based in Bauchi, working closely with MSF and Epicentre teams, and with the Principal Investigator from ATBUTH.

Your Main Responsibilities

Under the hierarchical supervision of the Epicentre Research Director or delegate, and the functional oversight of the MSF/OCG Project Medical Referent (PMR) in Bauchi  and the Principal Investigator, the Study Coordinator will:

• Coordinate a study team comprising clinicians, nurses, data monitor, data managers, data entry clerks…
• Ensure protocol compliance and GCP standards across the study site.
• Oversee implementation of study procedures and quality of data collection, in collaboration with the trial sponsor’s data management and monitoring team.
• Organize and deliver training for clinical and support staff on GCP, consenting procedures, protocol-specific procedures, and Lassa fever care practices.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of Source Documents, Case Report Forms (CRFs) and other data tools.
• Supervise documentation and follow-up of adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs).
• Maintain and update the Investigator Site File (ISF).
• Support MSF project teams in developing and implementing retention strategies to avoid lost to follow-up.
• Prepare routine and ad hoc reports in compliance with study and sponsor requirements.
• Prepare and facilitate the site monitoring visits conducted by the trial oversight instances.
• Be a focal point for the study in MSF and provide regular updates/reports on the study progress to Epicentre,  the PMR, the MSF medical coordination, and the LFTC MoH coordinator  as requiredLiaise with Hospital/Ministry of Health members and with the INTEGRATE consortium members as needed
• Contribute to technical documentation, training tools, and job aids for health care workers and study team.
• Troubleshoot site-level issues related to human resources, equipment, or logistics, including liaison with Epicentre, MSF, and local authorities.
• Coordinate project closure activities and dissemination efforts.
• Uphold Epicentre and MSF’s ethical principles, including the respectful conduct of research in vulnerable populations.
• Perform other duties as required by the project and mission and in agreement with supervisors

Education :

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) required. Specialization in Infectious Diseases or Intensive Care medicine is an asset.
• Degree in public health, epidemiology, or clinical research is a strong asset.
• Solid understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Professional Experience

• Required: Minimum of 3 years of experience implementing clinical trials in low-resource settings.
• Experience working as a clinician in viral hemorrhagic fever context is an asset.
• Experience working with MSF as a clinician is an asset.

Technical and interpersonal skills

• Excellent command of research project and team management – essential 
• Excellent organizational, analytical, record-keeping, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to complex and changing environments and meet tight deadlines.
• Collaborative and inclusive leadership, strong interpersonal skills, team spirit and diplomacy.
• Ability to provide support / contribute beyond their area of expertise.
• Sense of responsibility, rigor. 

Languages

• Fluently spoken and written English – C1 or above - essential 
• French is an asset.

Other condition:

In line with Nigerian authorities’ regulations, priority will be given to candidates who are nationals of ECOWAS member states.

What We Offer

• Work in a multicultural team at the intersection of research and humanitarian medicine.
• Engage with MSF’s operational research agenda in a high-priority medical emergency.
• Be part of a mission-driven organization with a collaborative and supportive culture.

Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months (possibility of extension)
Location: Bauchi, Nigeria
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary: level 12 of field MSF salary grid + advantages linked to the field contract.

How to Apply
Please submit your application (CV + cover letter) no later than no later than september 7 2025.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Epicentre is committed to protecting the personal data of its members, employees, and applicants. The data collected during this application process will be strictly shared with individuals involved in the recruitment process, ensuring fair and quality handling, regardless of the location of the Epicentre entity they belong to.

Note: Female candidates meeting the application criteria are strongly encouraged to apply.