Independent Clinical Monitor

About the role

The Independent Clinical Monitor will ensure that clinical trial sites adhere to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards, regulatory requirements, and ethical guidelines. Working closely with the National Principal Investigator and site teams, you will support trial activation, monitor recruitment, and safeguard data quality.

Key responsibilities

• Train Research Assistants and Principal Investigators on GCP in line with FDA, Ghana Health Service, and CHAG requirements.
• Prepare sites for GCP inspections and trial close‑out activities.
• Support site activation and provide pre‑trial training.
• Monitor participant recruitment, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct routine monitoring visits to verify protocol compliance.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive monitoring reports to the FDA Ghana.
• Advise investigators on regulatory compliance and inspection readiness.
• Document monitoring activities and findings accurately.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the National Principal Investigator.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health or related health science.
• 3–5 years of experience in clinical research monitoring or trial management.
• Certification or formal training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Experience working with regulatory bodies such as FDA Ghana, Ghana Health Service or CHAG is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of ICH‑GCP guidelines and clinical trial regulations.
• Excellent analytical, risk‑assessment and report‑writing abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful clinical research.
• Professional, collaborative work environment with continuous learning opportunities.