OUCRU Indonesia

OUCRU ID – Site Study Physician  – Keerom, Papua

  • Group: Clinical Research Management and Governance, OUCRU Indonesia
  • Location: Keerom, Papua
  • Hours of Work: 1.0 FTE
  • Tenure: Initially for 01 years with possibility of extension
  • Reporting to: Site Clinical Operations Manager (with dotted line to Clinical Trial Pharmacist)
  • Vacancy Reference: OUCRU ID – Site Study Physician – Keerom, Papua

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 Universitas 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 

Requirements

  • Medical doctor with demonstrable experience of at least 1-year duration in one or more of the job descriptions outlined above;  
  • Has active Surat Tanda Registrasi (STR) 
  • BLS and ACLS Certification are required; 
  • Previous research experience is preferred; 
  • Excellent written English and Bahasa Indonesia, with proven ability to research and write accessible; 
  • Computer literacy and proficiency; 
  •  Excellent interpersonal skills; 
  • Demonstrate a high level of organization skills and attention to details. Ability to manage and/or supervise complex research endeavors; 
  • Ability to work effectively as a team with healthcare personnel at all levels; 
  • Evidence of self-motivation, initiative, creativity and attention to detail; 
  • Demonstrate high level of organization skills and attention to details; 
  • Ability to observe, comprehend, analyze and solve problems independently; 
  • Recognize scope of decision making, with ability to receive directions as appropriate; 
  • Having prior experience in malaria research is a definite advantage; 
  • Willing to be located at trial site within required contract period.

Key Responsibilities

  • Organise clinical research activities at site and supervise study team* (study physicians, health workers, nurse, *) as applicable) daily clinical research related activities.  
  • Carry out clinical activities as scheduled in the protocol, including but not limited to obtains Informed Consents, performs physical examination, checks vital signs and symptoms, performs ECG examination, and draws blood sampling for laboratory test. 
  • Conduct screening on the potential participants, based on inclusion and exclusion criteria stated in the protocol.  
  • Manages participants’ visit or delivery as scheduled, at the clinic or out of clinic.  
  • When needed, visits study participants at their house or workplace in a timely manner to monitor their health or to do any follow-up required as required by the protocol. 
  • Report and discuss with clinical safety responsible, Principal Investigator or relevant PIC immediately in case of SAE occurs among participants  
  • Provide primary healthcare management or first aid to study participants experiencing AE/SAE related to the study intervention  
  • Arrange the transport/evacuation of study participants with SAE and any case of medical emergency occurrence, to the referral hospital. – Report and discuss all progress of clinical work of research activities to the principal investigator whenever required  
  • Document and report any protocol deviation occurred during the study period in a timely manner.  
  • Ensure clinical research activities at site are conducted in accordance with the latest version of clinical research protocol, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Cara Uji Klinik yang Baik (CUKB) and other applicable local regulations and requirements

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents by email to recruitment.id@oucru.org:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Names and contact details of a minimum of two professional referees
  • Salary expectations

Email Subject: Please quote the reference “OUCRU ID – Site Study Physician – Keerom, Papua – Your name” 

Deadline for submission: 24 August 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact person

Iwan Tarmizi/Eka Yuninda

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