Clinical Research Associate – Ethiopia

About the role

As a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) you will be responsible for monitoring and managing clinical trial sites in Ethiopia, ensuring that studies are conducted in line with the protocol, ICH‑GCP standards and local regulations. You will work closely with investigators and site staff to safeguard patient safety and data integrity while supporting patient recruitment and study start‑up activities.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct site qualification, initiation, routine monitoring and close‑out visits.
• Verify protocol compliance, data quality and patient safety at each site.
• Support patient recruitment, enrollment tracking and study start‑up activities.
• Provide study‑related training and maintain effective communication with site personnel.
• Monitor regulatory documentation, CRF completion and resolve queries.
• Review and ensure compliance of Trial Master File (TMF) and Investigator Site File (ISF).
• Document monitoring findings, follow‑up actions and prepare timely reports.
• Collaborate with project teams and assist with site financial management where required.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 2 years of independent on‑site monitoring experience, preferably in oncology.
• Strong knowledge of ICH‑GCP guidelines and clinical research regulations.
• Excellent organizational, problem‑solving and time‑management abilities.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.