SARETI MASTERS SCHOLARSHIPS IN RESEARCH ETHICS 2016

South African Research Ethics Training Initiative (SARETI): Advanced Learning in International Health Research Ethics.

SARETI is a University of KwaZulu-Natal (Pietermaritzburg) project, funded by the Fogarty International Center (FIC) of the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) to offer advanced learning in health research ethics. The programme is aimed at scientists, members of Research Ethics Committees/IRBs, public health personnel, social scientists, philosophers, ethicists, health journalists, lawyers, and other professionals whose work impacts on health.

SARETI is an African programme in health ethics that offers modular, flexible and hands-on learning. Trainees are enabled to develop the expertise required to ensure that health research in Africa has the welfare of individuals and of communities as its primary focus. SARETI's educational programmes vary from one-week intensive short courses to a 2-year Masters programme (an MSocSci with majors in health research ethics).

SARETI announces the availability of scholarships that offer full financial support (travel, course fees, accommodation, stipends) for four Masters' degree students annually. The scholarships are available to professionals involved in health research ethics and health research and who are resident in Africa. Applications from self-funded or sponsored students are also welcome.

Applications for the 2016 programme (which starts in January 2016) are invited. The closing date for applications is Friday, 28 August 2015. For further information and application forms, visit SARETI’s website: http://sareti.ukzn.ac.za or contact:

Mrs Carla Pettit, School of Applied Human Sciences, College of Humanities, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Private Bag XO1, Scottsville 3209, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa; Tel: +27 33 260 6162; Fax: +27 33 260 5809; e-mail: pettitc@ukzn.ac.z

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Plot 254, 3^rd floor, Coco Plaza Building , Toure Drive, Masaki, Dar es Salaam Tanzania, East Africa P.O Box 32605 Dar es Salaam, Tel +255-22-2923107/+255 689 103 046 Fax+255 22 2923108. e – mail ceo@thps.or.tz

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THPS is an indigenous NGO established under nongovernmental organisation act No 24 of 2002 as part of partnership framework implementation plan between the USG and the Government of Tanzania which calls for an uninterrupted transition of PEPFAR funded HIV and AIDS programs into local entities. THPS works in partnership with the Ministries of Health and Social Welfare in Tanzania (MoHSW) and Regional Administration and local government (PMORALG) with a  goal of ensuring accessible high quality health care services to Tanzania's through establishment and strengthening of comprehensive family focused HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care and  Treatment services in Pwani, Kigoma, Mtwara regions and Zanzibar. This is a continuation of the PEPFAR funded broader US Government HIV/AIDS initiatives through Centre for Disease Control Tanzania (CDC) in Tanzania.

As CDC prime awardee; THPS is currently seeking highly experienced, committed and motivated Tanzanians to fill in the following position in Pwani region.

POSITION TITLE:              Clinical Advisor HIV Care and Treatment

REPORTS TO:                     Senior Clinical Advisor

LOCATION:                         Dar Es Salaam with frequent field travel of up to 75%       

OVERALL JOB FUNCTION:

To provide technical support to clinical staffing for provision of multidisciplinary family-focused HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment at THPS supported facilities. This entails HIV counseling and testing at all entry points including, Provider Initiated testing and Counseling (PITC), enrollment of adults and adolescents living with HIV into care and antiretroviral treatment (ART); enhancing retention and minimizing lost to follow up (LTFU), effective adherence and psychosocial support, implementation of collaborative TB/HIV activities, efficient management of commodities  and ongoing mentorship and supportive supervision. S/He will work with the PMTCT/Pediatrics technical advisor to ensure that health care providers are well equipped with skills to  appropriately manage infants, children and adolescents lining with HIV according to national and international standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To provide direct technical assistance to the staff at THPS supported health care facilities; onsite staff capacity building on HIV/AIDS clinical management , clinical mentoring, patient flow analysis, improvement of adherence support systems, strengthen of referral systems, etc.
• To facilitate Provider Initiated Testing and counseling at all key entry points of the health facility to increase identification of PLHIV and their enrollment to PMTCT and Care & Treatment (C&T).
• To implement creatively efforts to support quality pediatric AIDS services.  Work closely with THPS Pediatrics and PMTCT Advisors to implement programs.
• To establish and monitor innovative adherence strategies at THPS supported health facilities and facilitate linkage of  PLHIV groups to the THPS Adherence Officer/Advisor
• To facilitate integration between TB and HIV services including infection control within HIV care and treatment clinics (CTC).
• To ensure that THPS-supported clinical care activities at multiple delivery sites conform to the Tanzanian national guidelines.
• To develop with other Advisors and Director of Programs HIV/AIDS care and treatment related materials, including job aides, protocols, algorithms and other necessary tools.
• To assist the Pwani Regional Manager to develop Annual regional work plan and to review its implementation.
• To assist the Pwani Regional Manager in the development of monthly and quarterly reports.
• To coordinate implementation of clinical HIV/AIDS technical support from THPS in Tanzania
• To coordinate and improve QI initiatives in the region
• To perform any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• MD; Master’s degree (MPH or equivalent); Public health training is desirable.
• At least 5 years’ experience in working in HIV care and treatment 
• Extensive clinical experience in care and treatment of people living with  HIV/AIDS
• Experience working in collaboration with local government partners (R/CHMTS) and NGOs.
• Excellent team orientation, openness, responsiveness and conflict management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent English and Swahili oral/written communication
• Excellent interpersonal and management skills.

How to apply:

Interested applicants should send their application letter one page maximum and CV four pages maximum by 31st July, 2015 through email with a subject line for example: Clinical Advisor Pwani Region, to HR@thps.or.tz. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. Please do not attach any certificates when submitting online. THPS is an equal opportunity employer; women and people living with HIV/AIDS are encouraged to apply.

Lab Technician Vacancy- MITU

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Mwanza Intervention Trials Unit (MITU) based at the National Institute for Medical Research campus in Mwanza, Tanzania is a collaborative research unit of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and the National Institute for Medical Research. The mission of the Mwanza Intervention Trials Unit is to contribute to improving health through the development and evaluation of interventions against HIV and other health problems by conducting research, including clinical trials, to the highest international standards; to enhance the capacity to carry out such research in Tanzania and the East African region; and to contribute to the translation of research findings into health policy. MITU is currently collaborating with other international research partners and the World Health Organization to prepare and implement a one-year multicentre clinical trial to test the safety and immunogenicity of a promising vaccine candidate to prevent viral haemorrhagic fever. The study is being conducted in healthy volunteers. The Unit is now inviting applications from motivated and suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position:

1.      Immunology Laboratory Technician

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing Immunology assays and contributing to the running of the research laboratory at National Institute of Medical Research archive (NIMR).

Specific responsibilities

·         Performing tasks in accordance with the GCP and GCLP guidelines.

·         Receipt and processing of human blood samples obtained from patients enrolled in clinical trials for recovery of peripheral blood mononuclear cells and subsequently performing cell counts with the use of both manual and automated techniques.

·         Cryopreservation of blood components.

·         Providing backup support to other laboratory areas including immunoassays such as ELISA.

·         Performing quality control of all performance techniques.

·         Accurate entry of sample information into the laboratory information management system and periodical maintenance of data spreadsheets.

·         Maintaining an inventory of sample aliquots produced and their location and the preparation of samples for transfer to the NIMR Archive.

·         Maintaining any documentation related to research assays and running the laboratory such as standard operating procedures.

·         Maintenance of equipment including keeping daily logs of equipment and routine cleaning of laboratory work areas.

·         Participation in organizing shipment of samples in accordance with the IATA guidelines.

·         Weekly meeting attendance and participation.

·         Following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks.

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor and the Principle investigator

Essential qualifications

·         Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Laboratory Technology or a related discipline.

·         At least one year’s work experience as an immunology technician.

·         Ability to draft and follow established Standard Operating Procedures.

·         Ability to organize workflow efficiently.

·         Proficiency using MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 

·         Work experience in a research laboratory setting especially using Immunological assays.

Desirable qualifications

·         Post graduate/advanced training in immunology.

·         Ability to multi-task since each clinical protocol may have unique processing requirements.

·         Experience working with clinical trials or research studies.

• Familiarity with GCP and GCLP.

Mode of application:

• Letter of application with details of how you meet EACH of the above criteria and suitability for the post. 
• A daytime mobile telephone number and e-mail contact details.
• Curriculum vitae (CV) including names and addresses of three referees (two must be from your most recent employers).
• Copies of all relevant certificates and memberships and qualifications.

Closing date for applications

• Applications received later than Friday 24^th July 2015 will not be considered
• Interviews will be held at the earliest available opportunity and you will be notified by email if you are selected for interview.

All documents to be sent by email to recruitment@mitu.or.tz

A competitive remuneration package will be offered.

Deputy Trial Manager-Mwanza Intervention Trials Unit

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Mwanza Intervention Trials Unit (MITU) based at the National Institute for Medical Research campus in Mwanza, Tanzania is a collaborative research unit of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and the National Institute for Medical Research. The mission of the Mwanza Intervention Trials Unit is to contribute to improving health through the development and evaluation of interventions against HIV and other health problems by conducting research, including clinical trials, to the highest international standards; to enhance the capacity to carry out such research in Tanzania and the East African region; and to contribute to the translation of research findings into health policy. MITU is currently collaborating with other international research partners and the World Health Organization to prepare and implement a one-year multicentre clinical trial to test the safety and immunogenicity of a promising vaccine candidate to prevent viral haemorrhagic fever. The study is being conducted in healthy volunteers. The Unit is now inviting applications from motivated and suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position:

Deputy Trial Manager

The successful applicant will be a fully-registered medical practitioner, and will ideally have a post graduate qualification in epidemiology or a related field; proven technical expertise in the quality management of clinical trials related to infectious diseases and/or vaccines; experience in clinical/laboratory procedures in research and collaborative research involving human clinical, epidemiological or laboratory outcomes; proven skills and experience in multicentre research.

Specific Responsibilities

Assist the Trial Manager with the day-to-day management of the clinical trial in the Mwanza

·         Assisting the Trial Manager with the day-to-day management of the clinical trial in Mwanza, Tanzania.

·         Assisting the Trial Manager in dealing with clinical results and queries, reviewing case report forms, and other relevant study documentation and maintaining Study Master Files.

·         Assisting with communication between MITU/NIMR, the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), the trial sponsor and the other trial partners.

·         Coordinating, training and supervising field team staff in MITU/NIMR (and other sites as required) in order to ensure that the trial is conducted to GCP and international trial standards.

·         Participating in meetings and discussions to discuss research progress, findings and any other aspects of the study.

·         Participating in writing up of the trial findings in reports and publications.

·         Assisting with preparation of reports for the trial governance bodies (e.g. Clinical Steering Committee, Steering Committee, Data and Safety Monitoring Board) and the funding agency.

·         Travel to progress and coordination meetings as required, including meetings in East Africa or Europe.

·         Undertaking other duties as may be required by the Principal Investigator of the trial and the Trial Manager.

Essential Qualifications

·         Candidates must be fully-registered medical practitioners, with a medical degree from a recognised university

·         At least one year’s relevant experience working as on clinical trials, or as a research coordinator, based in sub-Saharan Africa.

·         Clinically active within the past 3 years.

·         Evidence of having practical experience in the management of research teams.

·         Evidence of having practical experience of assisting with leading or coordinating of GCP compliant studies including familiarity of study monitoring visits.

·         Evidence of having worked effectively both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary scientific team.

·         Excellent inter-personal skills and a willingness to work with others to overcome problems as and when they arise.

·         Evidence of having worked effectively in a multicultural environment.

·         Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

·         Ability to relocate to Mwanza to start work for MITU as soon as possible and no later than August 2015.

Desirable Qualifications

·         At least one year of experience working in on early phase clinical trials

·         Experience of working on vaccine-related research studies.

·         Experience of working in sub-Saharan Africa, and ideally in East Africa.

·         A postgraduate qualification in epidemiology or public health or equivalent experience demonstrated through publications.

Mode of application:

• Letter of application with details of how you meet EACH of the above criteria and suitability for the post. 
• A daytime mobile telephone number and e-mail contact details.
• Curriculum vitae (CV) including names and addresses of three referees (two must be from your most recent employers).
• Copies of all relevant certificates and memberships and qualifications.

Closing date for applications

• Applications received later than Friday 24^th July 2015 will not be considered
• Interviews will be held at the earliest available opportunity and you will be notified by email if you are selected for interview.

All documents to be sent by email to recruitment@mitu.or.tz

A competitive remuneration package will be offered.

Invitation for 2 days intensive Project Management Professional prep Bootcamp in Tanzania

This is brief introduction about the Project Management Professional course and to enlighten you about our training structure. We offer a blended type of PMP course which includes 2 days of classroom training and 1 year of online training, by virtue of attending the classroom training you will get 16 hours and rest of 19 hours should be attained through online training. Once you complete both classroom training and 19 hours of online training we will be issuing the 35 contact hour certificate which you can submit to the PMI to apply for the PMP examination.

PMP [Project Management Professional]:

Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification is the most coveted credential in project management offered by the reputed PMI and this credential scheme is accredited by American National Standard Institute (ANSI) against the international organizations for standard (ISO) 17024. PMP® certification is globally recognized and demanded, the PMP credential demonstrates to employers, clients and colleagues that a project manager possesses project management knowledge, experience and skills to bring projects to successful completion.

Training Structure:

·         2 days of intense classroom training + 12 months of e-learning training (Approved by PMI USA) for 24*7 self-study.

          i. Anytime, Anywhere access 
          ii. Audio-Video Course Content as per PMBOK 5th Edition

·         Training delivered by Certified Trainer

·         Workshop includes interactive exercises and quizzes.

·         Thrice Weekly Live on-line interactive sessions with PMP® instructor for follow up studies till you are PMP certified.

·         4 PMP Practice Test -to test your preparation for the PMP® Exam

·         35 Contact Hours course completion certificate - mandatory for the PMP® Exam.

·         Assistance in PMI application form

Further to your assistance and according to your interest, Please find the details below:

Dates: 11^th – 12^th July, 2015

Timings: 9 AM – 5:30 PM

Cost: USD 599, Enrol by 7^th July and get this course for USD 499

City : Dodoma

Venue: Royal Village Hotel

City : Dar Es Salaam

Venue : Sapphire Hotel

If there's anyone interested please reach me via e mail for more information. My e mail address is calmevans@gmail.com

Scholarship Opportunities

You may find information in the following links useful to you and/or other.

1. Australia Award Scholarship (http://australiaawardsindo.or.id)
2. LPDP Scholarsh hip (http://www.beasiswalpdp.org/index.html)
3. DIKTI Scholarship a. Dalam Negeri (http://www.beasiswa.dikti.go.id/dn/)b. Luar Negeri (http://beasiswa.dikti.go.id/ln/)
4. Turkey Government Scholarship (http://www.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr/index.php/en)
5. General Cultural Scholarship India (http://www.iccrindia.net/gereralscheme.html)
6. USA Government Scholarship a. (http://www.aminef.or.id/index.php)b. (http://www.iief.or.id)
7. Netherland Government Scholarship (http://www.nesoindonesia.or.id/beasiswa)
8. Korean Government Scholarship (http://www.niied.go.kr/eng/contents.do…)
9. Belgium Government Scholarship (http://www.vliruos.be/4273.aspx)
10. Israel ... ... xxx
11. Sciences Po France (http://formation.sciences-po.fr/…/the-emile-boutmy-scholars…)
12. Utrecht University Netherland (http://www.uu.nl/…/grantsandscholarships/Pages/utrechtexcel…)
13. Prasetya Mulya Business School Indonesia (http://www.pmbs.ac.id/s2/scholarship.php?lang=ENG)
14. Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship (http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/announcement)
15. Monbugakusho Scholarship Japan (http://www.id.emb-japan.go.jp/sch.html)
16. Paramadina University Master Fellowship Indonesia (https://gradschool.paramadina.ac.id/…/paramadina-medco-fell…)
17. PPM School of Management Indonesia (http://ppm-manajemen.ac.id/beasiswa-penuh-s2-mm-reguler/)
18. University of Twente Netherland (http://www.utwente.nl/internationa…/scholarshipsandgrants/…/)
19. Sweden Government Scholarship (http://www.studyinsweden.se/Scholarships/)
20. Chinese Government Scholarship (http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua/scholarshipdetailen.aspx…)
21. Taiwan Government Scholarship (http://www.studyintaiwan.org/taiwan_scholarships.html)
22. United Kingdom Government SCholarship (http://www.chevening.org/indonesia/)
23. Panasonic Scholarship Japan (http://panasonic.net/citizensh…/scholarships/…/requirements/)
24. Ancora Foundation Scholarship (http://ancorafoundation.com)
25. Asian Public Intellectuals Fellowship Japan (http://www.api-fellowships.org/body/)
26. AUN/SEED-Net Scholarship (http://www.seed-net.org/index.php)
27. Art Asia Major Scholarship Korea National University of Arts (http://eng.karts.ac.kr:81/karts/board/list.jsp…)
28. Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Japan (http://www.apu.ac.jp/home/life/index.php?content_id=30)
29. Seoul National University Korea (http://en.snu.ac.kr/…/gradu…/scholarships/before-application)
30. DIKTIS Overseas Scholarship (http://www.pendis.kemenag.go.id/beasiswaln/)
31. Honjo International Scholarship Foundation Japan (http://hisf.or.jp/english/sch-f/)
32. IDB Merit Scholarship Programme for High Technology (http://www.isdb.org/irj/portal/anonymous…)
33. International HIV & Drug Use Fellowship USA (http://www.iasociety.org/fellowship.aspx)
34. Nitori International Scholarship Foundation Japan (http://www.nitori-shougakuzaidan.com/en/)
35. School of Government and Public Policy Indonesia (http://sgpp.ac.id/pages/financial-conditions)
36. Inpex Scholarship Foundation Japan
37. Asia University Taiwan (http://ciae.asia.edu.tw/AdmissionsScholarship.html)
38. Macquaire University Australia (http://www.mq.edu.au/…/macquarie_university_international_…/ . 

Thanks so much Dr. Godfather Kimaro for sharing