Clinical Research Scientist

Role Overview

This role is responsible for executing clinical research projects focused on reproductive health while providing specialized obstetrics and gynecological care to study participants. Day to day, you will split your time between diagnosing and treating patients in a research setting, performing experimental procedures, and managing data collection workflows to ensure study protocols are followed rigorously. Your work directly supports the organization’s mission to generate high-quality evidence that improves maternal and neonatal outcomes in low-resource settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement pre-clinical and clinical research studies, including supervising designated aspects of fieldwork and experimental procedures.
• Provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecological care to study participants, including diagnosis, treatment, and specialized clinical services.
• Conduct community-based diagnosis and treatment during corporate social responsibility outreach initiatives.
• Analyze and interpret study results, contributing to validation of findings and preparation of scientific reports.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for data collection, sample processing, and deployment of study materials.
• Organize internal scientific seminars and guide visiting students or attachment trainees in research techniques.
• Coordinate meetings and conference calls with international study partners, external collaborators, and internal project teams.
• Oversee the upkeep of pre-clinical and clinical research facilities to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology or a closely related field (preferred).
• Proven proficiency in computer applications, including data management and statistical software.
• Strong planning and organizational skills to manage multiple research tasks and patient care schedules.
• Excellent communication and reporting abilities for documenting study progress and presenting findings.
• Solid interpersonal skills for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and engaging with study participants.
• Demonstrated creativity and innovativeness in problem-solving within clinical research contexts.
• Critical thinking skills to evaluate complex clinical data and troubleshoot study protocols.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative, team-oriented research unit.