Field Research Manager Polypill

Main Purpose Preparation, development, implementation and monitoring of activities related to the Polypill research project. Background The Syrian refugee population in Lebanon suffers from a high incidence of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). The use of a fixed dose combination (FDC) pill combining aspirin, ACEI and statins in patients with CVD could simplify treatment and increase prescription, initiation and long term adherence of life saving treatment in this population. Although this approach has proven to be effective in clinical trials and is recommended for limited resource settings its feasibility and implementation has never been documented in a humanitarian setting. This project will evaluate the implementation of a FDC therapy for Syrian refugees with established CVD treated by MSF in Lebanon at Dar al Zahara and Abde clinics, in Beirut. Accountabilities I. Research project: Under the supervision of the project manager in the Innovation Unit in MSF Geneva HQ will - Support the development /context adaptation of the project Case Report Forms (CRFs) and project Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) - Support the IRB Ethical submissions - Support the project implementation in the field to ensure i. That the project is implemented as specified in the protocol ii. That CRFs are completed adequately iii. That the project SOPs are followed adequately iv. That the data project is correctly being collected in the database II. Representation and Communication: - Conduct and/or participate in all necessary meetings with local authorities and other counterparts before the implementation of the research protocol to be able to obtain the permission to import the drugs needed, to obtain the local IRB through a Lebanese University and to accomplish any other requirement needed to start the project - Conduct and/or participate in all necessary meetings with local authorities and other counterparts during the implementation of the research protocol. - Participate in the weekly meetings in the project and ensure smooth running and proper communication between the study and the project. - Participate in weekly Skype meetings with the Project manager in the Innovation Unit in MSF Geneva and the co- investigators to ensure smooth running and proper communication between study and project. - Communicate directly with the Medical Department in Geneva for all technical issues related to the protocol, and keep MedCo updated. - Participate in the Country Management Team meetings, according to the mission’s schedule, upon request of the HoM/MedCo III. Human Resources Management: - Daily supervision and coaching/training of staff working in the study, to ensure the appropriate implementation of the study protocol. - Define, review and update job descriptions of staff working in the study. - Induction of new study staff (induction plan, briefings, and follow up). - Promote communication and active participation of all study staff in the development of the study as well as in MSF values and philosophy. - Ensure study staff conditions are in line with OCG HR standards, including holidays / annual leave management, and relocated staff living conditions if relevant - Monitor and ensure appropriate management of psychological stress and conflicts in project team members, with support of MedCo and HR manager IV. Finances, Administration and Logistics - Responsible for follow up of the field budget of the Study, in collaboration with the FinCo. - Supervise project-based monthly cash-ups, together with Tripoli project administrator. - Ensure the availability of all necessary material for the daily running of the study activities. - Oversee appropriate use, maintenance and functioning of study equipment - Ensure with the pharmacist that study drugs are available at dispensing site according to trial schedule, and that drug accountability is organized at recruitment sites and at the pharmacy. - Liaise with Logistics of Tripoli project to ensure logistics needs are covered. V. Reporting - Produce and submit monthly reports to Medco and the Innovation Unit in MSF Office Geneva - Submit data monthly - Ensure that documents kept in the database are updated, properly filled and have a regular back-up done. VI. Confidentiality • All study information received by the research manager will be retained in confidence