Officer - Research

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Ajman; Ajman; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Ajman is seeking an experienced Research Officer to coordinate and oversee hospital research activities, guiding staff from planning to publication in line with ICH-GCP and UAE requirements.

You will review proposals, monitor progress, support multicentre clinical trials with universities and hospitals, and maintain regulatory records. Strong collaboration, ethics focus, and data integrity are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, or related discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing research activities, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Experience in research proposal review, grant writing, and statistical analysis is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience using statistical software is preferred.
• A background in medical licensing processes is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee hospital research activities from planning through publication.
• Guide researchers in developing objectives, methodologies, protocols, and ethics submissions.
• Review proposals, assess feasibility, monitor progress, timelines, and compliance.
• Support clinical trials and multicentre studies with universities and hospitals.
• Maintain research records, regulatory documents, and study databases with confidentiality and data integrity.
• Assist researchers in preparing findings for publication and conference presentations.
• Develop and update research policies and procedures and support audit preparation.
• Organize and deliver research lectures, workshops, and training sessions.
• Prepare periodic research activity reports and provide support to the CMO Department.

Skills

Research coordination

Project management

Data analysis

Communication

MS Office

Statistical software

Education

Bachelor's in health sciences

Tools

SPSS

R

Python

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Research Officer to coordinate and oversee hospital research activities, supporting staff from initial study planning through to publication. The role will promote high-quality, ethical research and ensure compliance with ICH Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and applicable UAE regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Guide researchers in developing research objectives, hypotheses, methodologies, study protocols, and ethics committee submissions.
• Review research proposals, assess feasibility, and monitor study progress, timelines, and compliance.
• Support clinical trials and coordinate multicentre studies and collaborations with universities and hospitals.
• Maintain research records, regulatory documents, and study databases, ensuring confidentiality, data integrity, and participant safety.
• Support researchers in preparing findings for publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentation at conferences.
• Develop and update research policies and procedures and support audit preparation.
• Organize and deliver research lectures, workshops, and training sessions.
• Prepare periodic research activity reports and provide support to the CMO Department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing research activities, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Experience in research proposal review, grant writing, and statistical analysis is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience using statistical software is preferred.
• A background in medical licensing processes is an advantage

Skills and Competencies

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; Arabic is an advantage.