Clinical Research Specialist – Midwifery

Private Advertiser; Metro Manila; Remote; PHP 670,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in the Philippines seeks a Clinical Research Specialist – Midwifery to support a US‑based study focusing on maternal health. The role blends clinical midwifery with research duties, data collection, and study documentation.

Initial training will be conducted face-to-face in Baguio City, after which the position transitions to remote work. Candidates should have a midwifery qualification, active license, and at least two years of hands-on obstetric experience, plus exposure to

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Midwifery program.
• Valid Philippine professional license/registration, where applicable.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant clinical experience.
• Experience or exposure to clinical research is preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical data collection and research documentation.
• Understanding of clinical trial processes and medical ethics.
• Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with Adobe software is an advantage.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Good critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working with detailed protocols and research procedures.
• Able to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day clinical research and study-related activities.
• Follow approved research protocols and study procedures.
• Collect and accurately record clinical and research data.
• Review data and documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain organized clinical and research records.
• Support research data collection and documentation activities.
• Assist with study-related reports and documentation.
• Identify and elevate potential data discrepancies or protocol deviations.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and study information.
• Follow applicable clinical research, medical ethics, and privacy requirements.
• Coordinate with the supervisor and research team regarding study activities.

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Documentation

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Independent work

Research orientation

Education

Midwifery program

Tools

EMR

MS Office

Adobe

Job description

Location: Philippines – Remote
Onsite Training: Baguio City
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: Remote / Work from Home

About the Role

We are seeking a Clinical Research Specialist – Midwifery to support a U.S.-based clinical research study focused on maternal and women's health.

The role combines clinical research and professional midwifery experience. The successful candidate will support research protocols, clinical data collection, study documentation, and related research activities while using their clinical knowledge of pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care, newborn care, and reproductive health.

This position is suitable for a midwife who has clinical research experience or is looking to apply their clinical background in a research-focused environment.

Baguio City-based candidates are preferred because initial training will be conducted face-to-face in Baguio City.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Research & Study Support

• Support day-to-day clinical research and study-related activities.

• Follow approved research protocols and study procedures.

• Collect and accurately record clinical and research data.

• Review data and documentation for completeness and accuracy.

• Maintain organized clinical and research records.

• Support research data collection and documentation activities.

• Assist with study-related reports and documentation.

• Identify and elevate potential data discrepancies or protocol deviations.

• Maintain confidentiality of patient and study information.

• Follow applicable clinical research, medical ethics, and privacy requirements.

• Coordinate with the supervisor and research team regarding study activities.

Clinical & Midwifery Knowledge

Use your clinical experience to support research activities involving:

Prenatal Care

• Monitoring fetal development.

• Monitoring maternal and fetal vital signs.

• Conducting physical assessments.

• Assisting with diagnostic testing and documentation.

Labor & Delivery

• Monitoring mothers and babies during labor.

• Supporting normal and assisted deliveries.

• Providing appropriate labor and delivery support.

• Recognizing and appropriately escalating complications.

Postnatal Care

• Conducting newborn assessments.

• Supporting breastfeeding.

• Monitoring maternal postpartum recovery.

• Providing postpartum education and support.

Reproductive Health

• Performing Pap smears within scope of practice.

• Providing family-planning and contraceptive counseling.

• Providing reproductive-health education.

• Supporting the assessment of minor gynecological concerns within scope of practice.

Required Clinical Experience

Applicants must have at least 2 years of hands-on experience with:

• Cesarean Section (CS) Delivery

• Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)

• Normal Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery (NSVD)

• Vacuum-assisted Delivery and/or Forceps Delivery

Experience across prenatal care, labor and delivery, postnatal care, and reproductive health is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Midwifery program.

• Valid Philippine professional license/registration, where applicable.

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant clinical experience.

• Experience or exposure to clinical research is preferred.

• Knowledge of clinical data collection and research documentation.

• Understanding of clinical trial processes and medical ethics.

• Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Familiarity with Adobe software is an advantage.

• Strong English communication skills.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

• Good critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Comfortable working with detailed protocols and research procedures.

• Able to work independently in a remote environment.

Work-from-Home Requirements

You must have:

• Your own laptop suitable for work.

• Reliable internet connection with at least 100 Mbps speed.

• Reliable Wi-Fi.

• A suitable and private workspace at home.

• Ability to attend online meetings and training.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality while working remotely.

Training

Initial training will be conducted face-to-face in Baguio City with the assigned supervisor.

After completion of training, the position will transition to a remote work arrangement.

Important

This is primarily a clinical research role. The position requires both research capability and substantial hands-on midwifery experience. Candidates should be comfortable with clinical data collection, research documentation, study protocols, and maternal and women's health.