Clinical Monitor (m/f/d)

The Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine (www. bnitm. de) is the largest research institute for tropical medicine in Germany and is the National Reference Centre for Tropical Pathogens, a WHO Collaborating Centre and member of the Leibniz Research Association.

The Clinical Research Department of the Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine in Hamburg is looking as soon as possible for a highly motivated clinical monitor (m/f/d) for the monitoring of clinical drug and vaccine trials in sub‑Saharan Africa.

Clinical Monitor (m/f/d) – Monitoring of clinical drug trials in sub‑Saharan Africa

The department is seeking a clinical monitor (CRA) to support the team in monitoring clinical drug and vaccine trials in English and French‑speaking countries in sub‑Saharan Africa.

The CRA will travel to partner sites, ensuring high quality of study conduct and data.

Travel includes locations with security threats such as Nigeria or Ethiopia.

The CRA implements and maintains QM measures and accompanies sites through all phases of a clinical trial including preparation, site initiation, interim monitoring and close‑out.

The CRA ensures conduct in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, GCP and the study protocol, prepares monitoring reports, and keeps the project management team, sponsors and other stakeholders updated.

• Scope of Work
• Site assessments and monitoring of clinical trials from preparation of study documents to archiving.
• Oversight from site initiation to close‑out.
• Communication with teams in an international and intercultural context.
• Source Data Verification.
• Remote monitoring activities.
• Management of the electronic trial master file (e TMF).
• Travel to sub‑Saharan Africa, including Nigeria or Ethiopia, as required.

Your Profile

• University degree in a natural science or medical discipline, or a related life‑sciences field.
• Experience in monitoring clinical trials.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English; proficiency in French is an asset.
• Independent and timely task management.
• Strong intercultural communication skills.
• Prior work experience in sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Ability to thrive in challenging situations.
• Motivation, team spirit, and flexibility.
• Willingness to travel and work in remote African regions.
• Our Benefits
• Fixed‑term contract for 2 years full‑time with option for continuation.
• Remuneration according to the TV‑AVH collective agreement.
• Varied job in a modern research facility.
• Integration into an open‑minded, motivated, international team.
• Central location at the Landungsbrücken, easily accessible by public transport.
• 30 days of vacation per year.
• Flexible and family‑friendly working hours.
• Childcare allowance.
• Subsidy for the “Deutschlandticket” (basic).
• Company pension scheme.
• Opportunities for further education and training.

Starting date will be as soon as possible.

This is a full‑time position initially limited to two years with the possibility of extension, remunerated in accordance with the provisions for the public sector in remuneration group 11 of the TV‑AVH collective agreement.

We support our employees in achieving a healthy work‑life balance and promote professional equality for women and men.

We strive to assist women in their scientific career, increase the number of women in research, and reduce under‑representation in all areas and positions.

We explicitly welcome applications from people with disabilities.

As a member of the Diversity Charter, the largest diversity management network in Germany, we are committed to making diversity integral to our institute culture.

It is our goal to create a working environment that is free of prejudice.

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