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Overview
Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.
At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.
Global Oncology, a cross-divisional program within the Director’s Office of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, has a mission to generate cancer research that has global impact, and support the development research capacity and clinical care to reduce the cancer burden in low- and middle-income countries. A cornerstone of the program is a decade-long alliance with the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) that advances research, capacity building, and cancer care. Fred Hutch operates in Uganda as the Hutchinson Centre Research Institute of Uganda, or HCRI-Ug.
The Medical Officer will perform assigned duties for adult participants enrolled in the phase I study of rituximab hyaluronidase in adults and children (U028) at the UCI-Fred Hutch Cancer Centre in Kampala. Led by the Fred Hutch Principal Investigator (PI) and the Uganda Cancer Institute Adult and Pediatric Oncology PIs, this trial aims to optimize a treatment regimen for patients in Uganda with Burkitt lymphoma, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma or Castleman’s disease, while strengthening diagnosis and supportive care. This position will report to the Study Coordinator, and will have dotted line reporting to the study local study PI.
Responsibilities
- Oversee study participant visits and conduct physical examination(s) of participants as per the study protocol and study operating procedures (SOPs)
- Conduct participant informed consent as per the study protocol and SOPs
- Collect data during participant visits and complete intake questionnaires and case report forms (CRFs) as per the study protocol and SOPs
- Conduct pre- and post- HIV test counseling as per the study protocol and SOPs
- Conduct phlebotomy and other specimen collection procedures as per the study SOPs
- Document and report serious adverse events (SAEs) and Adverse Events (AEs) as per the study protocol and SOPs
- Documents SAE/AE causality as needed
- Responsible for medical care of study participants, including documentation and management of SAEs as well as clinical care referral
- Participate in study team meetings and communicate regularly with project leadership about study progress and issues
- Follow SOPs and SSPs
- Perform any other duties assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Medical Degree (MBChB or equivalent)
- Registered with the Uganda Medical Council and possesses a valid practicing license
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will have the following characteristics:
- Preferably one or more years of clinical care experience
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility and ability to thrive in the midst of uncertainty
- Experience in clinical research studies with completion of case report forms and study related evaluations
- Oncology experience preferred but not a requirement
- Experience working with international partners across time zones
- Calm, patient, and collaborative working style
Our Commitment to Diversity
We do not ask for any fees (refundable or non-refundable) at any stage of the job application and or recruitment process. We, therefore, appeal to job seekers not to respond to any such requests.
Cures Start Here. At Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, home to three Nobel laureates, interdisciplinary teams of world-renowned scientists seek new and innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Fred Hutch’s pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation led to the development of immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system to treat cancer with minimal side effects. An independent, nonprofit research institute based in Seattle, Fred Hutch houses the nation’s first and largest cancer prevention research program, as well as the clinical coordinating center of the Women’s Health Initiative and the international headquarters of the HIV Vaccine Trials Network. Careers Start Here.
Fred Hutch Global Oncology, a cross-divisional program overseen by the Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Division at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, has a mission to reduce the global burden of cancers, especially in low and middle-income countries, through the advancement of research and the development of new low-cost prevention and treatment strategies.
A cornerstone of the Global Oncology program is a decade-long alliance with the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) that advances research, capacity building, and cancer care in Uganda. Fred Hutch operates in its Collaboration in Uganda with the UCI as the Hutchinson Centre Research Institute of Uganda (HCRI-Ug).
