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Tue, Dec 20, 2022

Webinar 24 January 2023 06:00 Pm Eat - Implementation Of Compliant Data Management At Clinical Trial Sites In Africa

Clinical Data Management is one of the critical processes in the conduct of clinical trials. The process starts very early in the clinical trial and goes all the way to database closure and data archival. The importance of a compliant data management process could not be overemphasized since data quality denes success in clinical trials. Moreover, all good practices are meant to ensure credible data and the safety of participants. However, data management process is not getting the attention it deserves in LMICs, Sub-Saharan Africa included. In this webinar, we discuss commonly recurring data management issues in LMICs which are detrimental to clinical trial success. The main themes of the webinar include optimal planning in data management, early procedures with an impact on data quality, quality aspects in data management, and other related aspects. Read more
Wed, Nov 23, 2022

Gavi Recruiting Consultant Positions For Its Next Vaccine Investment Strategy (Vis)

Gavi is currently recruiting three consultant positions to support Gavi’s next Vaccine Investment Strategy (VIS). The VIS is Gavi’s evidence-informed process that takes place every 5 years to evaluate the full value of new vaccines (or underused ones) in support of Gavi’s Board investment decisions. Selected vaccines would then be included into Gavi’s portfolio at the next strategic period (2026-2030). The consultant roles are one-year roles with possibility of extension. Candidates are sought with experience in public health, epidemiology, health economics, impact modelling or closely related field and with strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills. In particular, the consultant positions are a great opportunity for researchers with an interest in policy analysis and investment case development to get exposure to how policy and investment decisions are made, including engagement with numerous stakeholders.

The following consultants are being recruited:

1 x Senior manager (L4)

2 x Data analyst (L2)

 

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Thu, Oct 13, 2022

Project And Management Accounting Office - Cipher Grant Programme 2022/2023

The Collaborative Initiative for Paediatric HIV Education and Research (CIPHER) of the International AIDS Society launched a new round of research grants on 3 October 2022. If you are an early-stage investigator working on paediatric and adolescent HIV, you can apply to the CIPHER Grant Programme and become the principal investigator on a research project with a grant of up to US$150,000 over two years.

The new round of grants will focus primarily on HIV research in paediatric, adolescent and mental health. CIPHER aims to support research projects that could inform HIV policies and programmes, thus accelerating the HIV response in Grantees’ countries. There is now an opportunity to learn from, adapt and enhance the innovative approaches to paediatric and adolescent HIV that have been developed during the COVID-19 response.

Application to the CIPHER Grant Programme is a two-stage process. 

Letter of Intent deadline = 31 October 2022

Full Proposal deadline for shortlisted candidates = 27 January 2023

Link:CIPHER Grant Programme 2022/2023

Also remember to submit your applications to the Pre-Award Office for budget review before submission to the funder.

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Thu, Oct 6, 2022

Research Ethics Seminar Series: Big Data And Artificial Intelligence (Ai) In Health Research: Ethical, Legal And Social Issues (Elsi) | 26- 28 October 2022

The seminar will be exciting and informative for both Research Ethics Committee members and researchers. National and international speakers will discuss current and pertinent topics related to Data Science and Ethics. Delegates are responsible for their own flight and accommodation arrangements. Please note that accommodation in Cape Town is limited during October 2022 due to multiple concurrent events, so please book early.

More information: http://blogs.sun.ac.za/aresa/

Programme: https://blogs.sun.ac.za/aresa/files/2022/09/Research-Ethics-seminar-flyer-26-28-October-2022-updatedpdf.pdf

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