Terms of Reference for the Recruitment of Project Coordinator – Clinical Research & Trials (Clinical Research Programs)

Position Overview

Institution: CIIC-HIN, Rwanda

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Reporting to: Head of Operations

Duration: Fixed-term (renewable subject to performance and organizational needs)

Background

The Centre for Impact, Innovation, and Capacity Building for Health Information Systems and Nutrition (CIIC-HIN), the Platform for Africa Clinical Trials (PACT) Solutions, and the African Knowledge Institute for Innovation and Scientific Advancement (AKIISA) form a multi-pillar African institutional ecosystem dedicated to strengthening health systems through evidence generation, innovation, capacity building, and clinical research operations.

Across these three interdependent entities, we integrate implementation science, advanced training, and clinical research delivery into a coordinated model that bridges discovery and real-world application. This approach ensures that evidence is not only produced, but also translated into practice, policy, and measurable health impact across diverse contexts in Africa.

Within this ecosystem, the Project Coordinator – Clinical Research & Trials will play a central role in planning, coordinating, and delivering CIIC-HIN's clinical research portfolio. The role supports high-quality implementation and compliance with national and international ethics and regulatory requirements, including support to IRB/regulatory submissions, pharmacovigilance, and QA/QC throughout study implementation.

Purpose of the Position

The Project Coordinator – Clinical Research & Trials will coordinate CIIC-HIN's Clinical Research Programs, including clinical trials and implementation research studies. The role ensures high-quality operational delivery, effective partner coordination, timely donor reporting, and strict compliance with national and international regulatory standards.