| Position | Clinical Research Assistant |
| Group | Tuberculosis Group |
| Location | This post is based in Ho Chi Minh City. |
| Hours of work | 37.5 hours per week, extra hours may be required. |
| Tenure | Initially for 1 year, including a 2-month probation period. The project last for 18 months, with possibility of extension |
| Reporting to | Dr Lê Hồng Vân, TB Clinical Team Lead |
| Vacancy reference | JDHCM-0326-005 |
| Background | The Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU) is a large-scale clinical and public health research unit, with sites offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi in Vietnam, Jakarta in Indonesia and Kathmandu in Nepal. In Vietnam, we are hosted by the Hospital of Tropical Diseases (HTD) in Ho Chi Minh City, and the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases (NHTD) in Hanoi. OUCRU Nepal closely collaborates with the National Academy of Medical Sciences in Kathmandu, and OUCRU Indonesia exists in partnership with the University of Indonesia. As a Wellcome Trust Africa Asia Programme, we have received considerable support from the Wellcome Trust since our establishment in 1991. OUCRU’s vision is to have local, regional and global impact on health by leading a locally driven research programme on infectious diseases in Southeast Asia. Priority is given to health issues important to the hospitals where we work, and to the countries as a whole where we operate: Vietnam, Indonesia and Nepal. All work is intended not only to benefit the patients seen daily at our host hospitals, but also to help improve patient care. Please see more information on OUCRU website: www.oucru.org |
| Job summary | The TB group’s major research interests are improving TB diagnosis and treatment by carrying out clinical trials of new diagnostic tests and therapeutic approaches. We also aim to understand how genetic variations in both host and pathogen influence disease presentations, treatment responses and outcomes. We are in collaboration with three hospitals in Vietnam (the Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Pham Ngoc Thach Hospital and National Lung Hospital) and overseas institutions (Universities of Oxford, Cambridge, Washington, California, Harvard, Melbourne, Radboud, Stellenbosch) to conduct clinical and laboratory studies. The post holder will support clinical and translational research activities within the TB group. The role focuses on literature review, scientific writing, protocol development and basic clinical data analysis. The post holder will contribute to manuscript preparation, assist in drafting study protocols, and support clinical research implementation and clinical data analysis to ensure high-quality research outputs. The successful candidate will work directly with the Clinical Team Lead, coordinator(s) and other members in the TB group, and have the opportunities to work with collaborators outside of OUCRU. |
| Key responsibilities and tasks | Key responsibilities and tasks will involve: – Conduct structured literature reviews and summarize evidence to support publications – Support clinical team leader in developing new study protocols and SOPs. – Draft and edit manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals. – Support preparation of ethics and regulatory submission packages – Master the knowledge of the study protocol, screen and recruit patients to the studies – Work with research coordinators to organize clinical research data, track study progress and identify problems. Report to stakeholders as required. – Using established procedures and working under immediate supervision, perform assigned data analytic related tasks – Learn new methods and skills to contribute to the new studies – Other duties which may be assigned from time to time, for example covering some study duties |
| Selection criteria | Essential – Medical degree, preferably a Master degree or at least orientation training on internal medicine, tuberculosis or infectious diseases. Candidates with a degree in Public Health or Life Sciences may be considered if demonstrating a particularly strong and relevant academic or research background. – Excellent attention to detail, being organized, team player, patient, dedicated, and disciplined. – Excellent written and spoken Vietnamese. – Strong academic writing and editing skills in English. – Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written) – Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and work within tight deadlines. – Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research team. Desired: – Experience in clinical research. – Experience in scientific writing and literature review. – Able to work with a minimum of supervision |
| Benefits | – Contracted salary ranges: $1,325 – $1,792 gross per month – Optional insurance: In-patient and out-patient medical coverage; Personal accident insurance coverage – Two months’ salary for annual bonus and clothes – Annual leave 18 days each year for the first year, a maximum of 30 days – Other responsibilities and benefits are based on Viet Nam Labour Law. |
| How to apply | Interested qualified candidates are invited to send their detailed resume and cover letter in English, including copies of relevant degrees, certificates, by email to the following address: Oxford University Clinical Research Unit Laboratory of Clinical Science Hospital for Tropical Diseases 764 Vo Van Kiet, Ward 1, District 5, HCMC Email: hr@oucru.org *** We thank all candidates for their interest but only short-listed applicants will be notified for the interview. |
| Contact person | Ms Nguyen Thi Hong Phuc |
| Deadline for submission | 31 March 2026 |