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Position Title:
SENIOR QUALITY CONTROL (QC) OFFICER/WARM BASE
Position Number:
047
Project Worksite:
JFK (2 positions), C.H. Rennie (1 position) and Duport Road (1 position)
Deadline for submission: Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 5:00pm Liberia Time
About PREVAIL:
PREVAIL, or the Partnership for Research on Vaccines and Infectious Diseases in Liberia, is a clinical research partnership between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Liberian Ministry of Health.
Summary of Position:
The Senior Quality Control Officer in collaboration with key site staff will facilitate continuous improvement in the PREVAIL clinical research activities meticulous planning, implementation of policies and procedures, and support of corrective and preventive actions. The position will serve as the data cleaning point for ensuring compliance with protocols and site Standard Operating Procedures. The Senior QC Officer must pay attention to details and communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively with staff on issues of protocol deviation, Queries and SOPs.
Description of Responsibilities:
 Collaborates extensively with the site PI, medical monitors, site manager, case managers, study nurses, study coordinator, lab tech, and other coding staff to improve the quality and completeness of documentation of data collected and study procedures done and coded for coordination, abstraction, and submission of accurate data as required by the Biostatistician.
 Facilitates concurrent modifications to clinical documentation to ensure commensurate reimbursement of clinical severity and services rendered to participants.
 Supports timely, accurate, and complete documentation of clinical information used for measuring and reporting investigator and facility outcomes.
 Communicates with and educates all clinical staff concerning accurate and effective clinical documentation.
 Works collaboratively with Site staff to eliminate payment errors upon participant completion of the study flow caused by incomplete/inaccurate investigator documentation
 Ensures clear and concise documentation.
 Utilizes clinical/nursing knowledge of documentation requirements to improve the overall quality and completeness of clinical documentation of patient records on a concurrent basis using a multidisciplinary team process.
 Conducts effective Quality assurance and Quality Control
 Works in Collaboration with the Data Management team to maintain up-to-date data at sites
 Performs internal audit on documentation
 Other duties as assigned.
Skills:
 Basic computer skills in word processing and spreadsheet utilization.
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 Proficient in computer use (desktop and/or laptop). Partnership for Research on Vaccines and Infectious Diseases in Liberia (PREVAIL) Liberia – U.S. Joint Clinical Research Partnership The Mitchell Group, Inc. (TMG)
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 Demonstrates basic knowledge regarding coding standards.
 Analytic skills necessary to accurately assess participant clinical records.
 Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work on a team to influence investigator documentation processes.
 Ability to be flexible and adjust to workload/assignment changes and interruptions.
Leadership Competencies:
 Commitment to the Organization, its Mission and Values
 Building and Managing Relationships / Encourages Collaboration
 Results Orientation / Commitment to Excellence
 Knowledge Sharing / Continuous Learning
Qualifications
 Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred, BSc in any other Science related Study or a graduate in a related health field such as Social Sciences and Health Information Management.
 Preferred Job-related Experience: At least two (2) years of relevant experience in an acute care setting in a clinical nursing field. Prior experience in Research, clinical documentation, improvement and utilization required.
 Current GCP (Good Clinical Practice) Certificate.
 Additional Eligibility Qualifications: 5 years of relevant experience in data collection, quality control/ Quality Assurances
Application Instructions:
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