Project Coordinator

Malaria Alert Centre (MAC) is a university research centre at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) working on research to address priority global health challenges such as malaria, HIV/AIDS, maternal and child health, neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and other communicable diseases. With funding from the European Union, MAC will implement a study titled, “Advancing child-friendly artesunate-amodiaquine taste mask coated micro pellets to combat the threat of artemisinin resistant malaria in Africa (or ASAQ-PAC)” over the next three years. The project is a collaboration between MAC of KUHeS, Oxford University (UK), Hertfordshire University (UK), Fluid Pharma (UK) and Clinsearch (France).

To undertake the study, the Centre urgently needs the services of a Project Coordinator to be based in Blantyre.

Position summary

The Project Coordinator will lead implementation of the study including protocol development and approval, overseeing data collection, data management and analysis, and publications. In addition, the project coordinator will manage the study team.

Duration of contract: The contract will be for one year with possibility of further extension based on performance and availability of funding.

Reporting Line: The Project Coordinator will be reporting to the Principal Investigator

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The key responsibilities will include:

• Lead development of the study protocol, CRFs and submission for ethical review.
• Lead registration and approval of the ASAQ micro pellets (MPs) with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Malawi
• Together with the project investigators, the project coordinator will train study personnel on the protocol and SOPs
• Lead the design and preparation of the data and safety management board (DSMB) infrastructure
• Lead study site selection, preparation, management and maintenance
• Maintain day-to-day communication with the Principal Investigator and international collaborators to ensure that the study is implemented using approved SOPs.
• Lead in the analysis, write up and publication of research findings.
• Design and lead independent ancillary studies to increase the visibility of the Centre.

Required Education and Experience

The position requires an experienced researcher and therefore, candidates must have at least the following:

• A minimum of MBBS or bachelor’s degree in clinical or biomedical sciences, or an equivalent health-related qualification.
• A master’s degree in epidemiology will be an added advantage
• At least 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience, including at least 3 years coordinating or managing clinical trials,
• Demonstrated experience writing trial protocols and CRFs, and preparing ethics submissions
• Experience leading and supervising a multidisciplinary study team
• Current registration with the relevant Malawian professional regulatory body for the candidate’s discipline e.g. Medical Council of Malawi.
• A valid Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate obtained within the last 3 years.

Remuneration

Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and qualifications as applicable to staff in the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences. KUHeS is an equal opportunity employer.

Application procedure

Suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications together with copies of relevant certificates and detailed CVs with names, contact numbers and emails of three traceable referees to:

The Registrar
Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
P/Bag 360
Chichiri
Blantyre 3
Email: [email protected] and [email protected]

 Applications should be submitted not later than 15^th November 2026. Those submitting via email should indicate the title of the post in the subject line of the email. Only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a safeguarding check prior to appointment and periodically during employment.