Researcher in Pharmacovigilance

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Researcher in Pharmacovigilance

 

Department of Public Health – Unit of Pharmaceutical Public Health

 

Introduction

The Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM) strives to advance science and health for all, through innovative research, advanced education, capacity-building and capacity-sharing with partner institutions in Africa, Asia and Latin America.  Within ITM, the Department of Public Health aims to improve the understanding of interlinked determinants of population health, including system-level, sociocultural, ecological and biological; to develop, implement and evaluate interventions that support and strengthen health of individuals and communities; and to co-create knowledge and capacity to contextualise, prevent, detect and adapt to local and global health challenges and threats.

Within the Department, the Unit of Pharmaceutical Public Health focuses on analysing and strengthening the pharmaceutical systems. This through a triad of research, capacity building and education, and including policy support and advice on international pharmaceutical policies. With focus on the context of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), and on vulnerable groups. 

Our current activities include programs that support the strengthening of pharmacovigilance (PV) systems in LMICs, in the frame of the development of local pharmaceutical R&D and manufacturing.  

We are looking for a Research Fellow to be responsible for a two-year pharmacovigilance program in partnership with the Rwanda Food and Drug Authority (Rwanda FDA), as well as to support other unit’s activities in pharmacovigilance and related fields.

 

Your role:

  • You will provide the Rwanda FDA with support for the strengthening of pharmacovigilance activities (e.g. active and passive reporting, ADRs, AEFIs, signal detection, strategies for risk communication to health workers and to the general public, etc.). 
  • You will provide the Rwanda FDA with support for the strengthening of operational research capacity in pharmacovigilance, i.e. for secondary use of routine data in research.
  • You will guide and support master and PhD  students in the field of pharmacovigilance and pharmacoepidemiology.
  • You will contribute to the development of teaching modules on pharmacovigilance and pharmacoepidemiology, in addition to teaching at existing short courses such as the one on Pharmaceutical Policies in Health Systems.
  • You will explore new opportunities for research and capacity building in related fields, such as eco-pharmacovigilance, in collaboration with the ITM partners.
  • You will (co)develop and contribute to grant applications for new collaborative projects in the field pharmacovigilance and pharmacoepidemiology.
  • You will write scientific projects, reports and articles.
  • You will report to prof. Raffaella Ravinetto, unit head.

Gewenst profiel

Requirements:

  • You hold a Master in  Pharmacy or related relevant disciplines.
  • You have proven expertise and experience in pharmacovigilance and pharmacoepidemiology.
  • You have published your findings on relevant topics in international journals and conferences.
  • You are able to interactively teach and coach international students in the field of pharmacovigilance and pharmacoepidemiology.
  • You are willing to conduct short overseas assignments, sometimes on short notice.
  • You are a team player and have good communication skills.
  • You have an excellent knowledge of English.
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Assets

  • A PhD in a research topic that is relevant to pharmacovigilance and pharmacoepidemiology.
  • Experience in pharmacovigilance programs with(in) regulatory authorities.
  • Experience in low- and middle-income contexts.
  • Being fluent in French. 
  • Additional expertise/trainings on public health.

Ons aanbod

Offer:

The ITM is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive institute. We strive for excellence and relevance, integrity, sustainability and persistence and fairness. Your assignment contributes to the socially relevant mission of the ITM. We value human dignity and diversity, academic creativity and a critical spirit, solidarity and cooperation, and the well-being of employees, students, patients and clients. We offer you:

  • A two-year full-time  contract, reporting to the head of Pharmaceutical Public Health unit, extendable depending on new funding opportunities. Starting date as soon as possible.
  • An intellectually stimulating, international and socially committed environment, encouraging personal initiative and development.
  • Highly motivated, professional and experienced team members.
  • A work place in the historical and vibrant city centre of Antwerp.
  • The possibility of structural telework up to maximum 2 days/week.
  • A salary package depending on your profile and professional experience, and supplementary benefits, such as private pension scheme, meal voucher subscription and reimbursement of transport.
  • An immigration and relocation assistance package.

Contact

Excited about this position?

Apply via the link below before before 30th November 2024.

We ask you to add your CV and motivation letter. 

For more information about this position, please contact HR (recruitment@itg.be). 

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