FHI 360 is a non-profit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.
FHI 360 Lesotho is currently seeking the qualified candidate for the CARE PrEP Country Study Coordinator (SC) position. The position will ideally be based in Maseru, Lesotho and work out of the FHI 360 office. Preference is for Lesotho nationals.
Study Description:
CARE PrEP (MATRIX-007: Safety Evaluation following Exposure to Cabotegravir-, Dapivirine and Tenofovir-based PrEP during Pregnancy) is a multi-country research study observing pregnancy outcomes for people that used “pre-exposure prophylaxis”, known as PrEP, during their pregnancy and their infants. Pregnant participants will be recruited from the CATALYST (Catalyzing access to new prevention products to stop HIV) study, which is a study seeking to understand the feasibility and acceptability of providing new options for HIV prevention. CATALYST involves introducing two new PrEP products for HIV prevention (PrEP ring and CAB PrEP) into existing health services. The CARE PrEP study will operate alongside CATALYST, in Lesotho.
Brief Position Description:
The CARE PrEP Country Study Coordinator (SC) is responsible for coordinating all study activities in Lesotho and working with the Country PI and site teams to ensure adherence to protocol and procedures and effective operations across all study sites. This position involves supervising a team of 1-3 Clinical Research Assistants based at the study site, liaising with in-country CATALYST staff and local stakeholders engaged in the study, and ensuring smooth operations at all study sites. This is a full-time position which will be based in Maseru, Lesotho and work out of the study site and FHI 360 office and will involve international travel for study-wide coordination. The ideal candidate will have experience in clinical research coordination and basic data management.
CARE PrEP Country Study Coordinator (SC):
Interested candidates may follow this link: Careers (myworkdayjobs.com) or visit our recruitment website (http://www.fhi360.org/careers) to view the full Job Specifications and submit their resume together with a motivational cover letter.
Use the 2024200522 Job ID to search for the CARE PrEP Country Study Coordinator (SC) Position.
The applications closing date is April 26, 2024, 23:59PM Maseru time.