Clinical Research Assistant / Clinical Research Associate / Clinical Research Manager

Clinical Research Assistant / Clinical Research Associate / Clinical Research Manager
Компания: African Economic Scholars Program (AESP)
**Role Description**
**These roles support clinical studies from site preparation through close-out. They work with investigators, study coordinators, sponsors, and data teams to protect participant confidentiality, maintain accurate study records, and keep study activities on schedule.**
**The Clinical Research Assistant** coordinates study visits, maintains study files and screening logs, and helps enter and verify data under supervision. The **Clinical Research Associate** monitors trial sites, reviews informed consent records and study documentation, and follows up on protocol deviations and monitoring findings. The **Clinical Research Manager** oversees study timelines, budgets, and staffing, coordinates work across sites and vendors, and escalates risks that could affect participant safety, data quality, or study delivery.
**Qualifications**
* Degree or diploma in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
* Experience in clinical research support, site monitoring, or study management relevant to the position.
* Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), study protocols, informed consent, and participant confidentiality.
* Ability to maintain accurate study documentation and work with electronic data capture or clinical trial management systems.
* For assistant roles, experience coordinating study visits, maintaining study files, or entering and checking study data under supervision.
* For associate roles, experience conducting site monitoring visits, writing monitoring reports, and verifying that sites address findings.
* For manager roles, experience leading study teams, managing budgets and milestones, and overseeing site or vendor performance.
* Clear communication and sound judgement when documenting deviations, handling sensitive information, and escalating concerns promptly.