🚨 JOB VACANCY: PROJECT COORDINATOR – KAMUZU UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES (KUHeS)

📍 Location: Blantyre, Malawi
🏢 Institution: Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS)
🔬 Research Centre: Malaria Alert Centre (MAC)
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
📅 Application Deadline: Sunday, 15 November 2026
📝 Contract Duration: 1 year, renewable subject to performance and availability of funding.

🔬 ABOUT THE PROJECT

The Malaria Alert Centre (MAC), a research centre at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS), is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Project Coordinator.

The successful candidate will coordinate a three-year research project titled:

"Advancing Child-Friendly Artesunate-Amodiaquine Taste-Masked Coated Micro-Pellets to Combat the Threat of Artemisinin-Resistant Malaria in Africa (ASAQ-PAC)."

The project is funded by the European Union and involves collaboration between KUHeS, Oxford University (UK), the University of Hertfordshire (UK), Fluid Pharma (UK) and Clinsearch (France).

📋 KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Project Coordinator will report to the Principal Investigator and oversee the implementation of the research study.

1. Study Protocol Development and Regulatory Approvals

• Lead the development of study protocols and Case Report Forms (CRFs).
• Coordinate submission of study documents for ethical review and approval.
• Lead the registration and approval process for ASAQ micro-pellets with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Malawi.
• Train study personnel on approved protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

1. Study Infrastructure and Implementation

• Lead the design and preparation of the Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) infrastructure.
• Coordinate study site selection, preparation, management and maintenance.
• Maintain communication with the Principal Investigator and international collaborators.
• Ensure implementation of the study according to approved SOPs.

1. Data Management, Analysis and Publication

• Oversee data collection and management.
• Lead data analysis, research writing and publication of findings.
• Ensure proper documentation of research activities and outputs.
• Support the production and dissemination of study findings.

1. Team Management and Research Development

• Coordinate and manage the study team.
• Provide leadership and guidance to study personnel.
• Design and lead independent ancillary studies to increase the visibility of the Centre.
• Coordinate research activities with investigators and international collaborators.

🎓 ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must possess:

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Bachelor's degree in Clinical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences or an equivalent health-related qualification.
• Current registration with the relevant Malawian professional regulatory body for their discipline.

Added Advantage:

• A Master's degree in Epidemiology.

💼 REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Candidates must have:

• At least 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• At least 3 years of experience coordinating or managing clinical trials.
• Demonstrated experience in writing clinical trial protocols and Case Report Forms (CRFs).
• Experience preparing submissions for ethical review and approval.
• Experience leading and supervising multidisciplinary study teams.
• A valid Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate obtained within the last 3 years.

💰 REMUNERATION

Remuneration will be commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, in accordance with KUHeS's applicable remuneration structure.

📄 HOW TO APPLY

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit:

1. An application letter.
2. A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
3. Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
4. Names, contact numbers and email addresses of three traceable referees.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Registrar
Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
P/Bag 360
Chichiri
Blantyre 3, Malawi.

📧 Email: recruitment@kuhes.ac.mw
📧 Copy to: vacancies@mac.kuhes.ac.mw

EMAIL SUBJECT:
Application for Project Coordinator – ASAQ-PAC Study

⏳ APPLICATION DEADLINE

SUNDAY, 15 NOVEMBER 2026

📌 Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

⚠️ SAFEGUARDING

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

KUHeS is an equal opportunity employer.

📢 Share this opportunity with qualified professionals in clinical sciences, biomedical sciences and related health fields!