JOB ADVERTISEMENT : Research Assistant - Clinical Research Education, Networking and Consultancy (CRENC)

Job Reference: RA001/CRENC-IeDEA/12-2025
Location: Yaounde - Cameroon
Salary: Competitive
Terms: Full Time
Closing Date: 31st December 2024
Expected start date: 13th January 2025
Liaises With: Research officer, Site Supervisors, Director of Research, and CRENC IeDEA Central
Coordination team.

About CRENC and IeDEA Study
Clinical Research Education, Networking and Consultancy (CRENC) is a Cameroon-based research
foundation with a commitment to clinical research excellence through the quest for novelty and
collaboration (www.crenc.org ). Its mission is to improve individual and community health through
evidence-based interventions. CRENC implements several research projects including the
International Epidemiology Database to Evaluate AIDS (IeDEA) study and the CD4 Cell Count at
Antiretroviral Therapy Initiation or Re-initiation (CAIR) – Cameroon study. The CAIR Study is the
targeted project for this call.
Purpose of job
The Research Assistant (RA) will play a key role in supporting the successful execution of the CAIR
study and contribute to CRENC’s broader research initiatives. This position offers an opportunity for
professional growth through practical, hands-on learning while working in a collaborative research
environment. The RA will be responsible for ensuring high-quality data and blood sample collection,
data management, and adherence to study protocols. This role aligns with CRENC’s mission of
fostering health research and capacity building in Cameroon, and the RA will gain valuable experience
in clinical research and public health, contributing to impactful research outcomes.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The Research Assistant will be involved in a wide range of activities to ensure quality assurance and
control in the entire data collection process for patients enrolled in HIV care in the study clinic. This
is in accordance with CRENC’s core principles and values and in rigorous compliance with the IeDEAapproved protocol. Specifically, the RA will carry out the following task on day-to-day basis:
• Patient reception
• Administration and archiving of consent and assent.
• Conduct structured patient interviews.
• Conduct blood sample collection
• Clinical data abstraction from patients’ medical records.
• Data entry into the project electronic database.
• Submit weekly activity reports to the IeDEA site Research Officer.
• Participate in scientific writing, IeDEA coordination meetings, and attend national and
international IeDEA meetings as required.
• Prepare and make presentations during research training meetings.
• Assist the Research Officer in any ethics or data management related activities.
• Collaborate with the research team to maintain data accuracy and protocol adherence.
• Perform other dutiesrelated to data quality assurance and control asrequired by CRENC
under the supervision of the Data Manager and the Director of Research.
Competencies
✓ Communication: Demonstrates clear and effective oral and written communication skills,
essential for interacting with patients, team members, and supervisors. Actively listens and
seeks clarification when needed, ensuring accurate data collection and reporting. Adjusts
language, tone, and style to suit diverse audiences, maintaining openness and transparency
in all communication.
✓ Teamwork: Works collaboratively with the research team and clinic staff to meet
organizational and study-specific goals. Values input from colleagues, readily shares
information, and actively participates in team discussions. Supports collective decisions,
acknowledges team achievements, and accepts responsibility for shared challenges.
✓ Planning and organizing: Establishes clear, actionable goals aligned with projecttimelines and
study protocols. Manages tasks efficiently, prioritizing activities to meet deadlines.
Proactively anticipates potential challenges in data collection and reporting, adjusting plans
when necessary while ensuring adherence to study protocols and quality standards.
Education
• A Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Medical Laboratory Science.
AND
• A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing will be prioritized.
Work Experience
• Prior experience working on blood sample collection related to health research projects is
required. Specific experience in HIV- related research or clinical trials will be considered an
advantage.
Languages
• Fluency in both oral and written English is mandatory. Proficiency in French is an advantage.
Assessment
• The selection process will involve a review of CVs and motivation letters. Shortlisted
candidates will be invited for a competency-based interview.
• Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CRENC Considerations
• CRENC places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any
capacity and under conditions of equality in its head office and projectssites. CRENC is a nonsmoking environment.
No Fee
• CRENC does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process (application,
interview, processing, ortraining). Additionally, candidates are advised that CRENC will never
request bank account details during recruitment.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please complete the application form by filling in your details and
submitting the required documents through the following link: Apply Here.
Ensure that your CV is no more than 3 pages and that your motivation letter is either included in the
form or uploaded as a PDF. All files should be named using your full name (e.g.,
FirstName_LastName_CV.pdf or FirstName_LastName_MotivationLetter.pdf).
The deadline for submission is 31st DECEMBER 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
for an interview.
>> APPLY HERE : https://lnkd.in/dFDzK4RU