OVERVIEW

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent, non-profit international humanitarian organisation that provides medical assistance to populations affected by crises, regardless of race, religion, creed, or political affiliation.

In Malawi, MSF collaborates with the Ministry of Health and local communities, particularly through its cervical cancer project in Blantyre and Chiradzulu districts, as well as the CBO Project in Zalewa and Dedza District.

MSF France is recruiting a Study Coordinator to coordinate the field implementation of the PAVE Post-Thermal Ablation Follow-up Study in Malawi. The study aims to assess outcomes among women previously screened for cervical cancer, particularly those who underwent thermal ablation or were diagnosed with CIN2+.

The successful candidate will coordinate study activities from set-up to closure, ensuring quality, ethical conduct, compliance with the study protocol, and reliable data collection. The role will also involve participant follow-up, clinical coordination, and collaboration with MSF, Epicentre, and participating health facilities.

JOB TYPE: Fixed-term contract

CONTRACT DURATION: 9 months

START DATE: As soon as possible

SALARY: Level 12 of the MSF field salary grid, plus benefits linked to the field contract

Application Deadline: Sunday, 1st November, 2026, at 5:00 PM

POSITION: STUDY COORDINATOR

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience:

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and experience:

A degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or Clinical Research.
Alternatively, a medical or paramedical qualification, such as a degree in medicine, midwifery, or nursing, with sufficient clinical experience to review and interpret medical records and understand clinical pathways.
A solid understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Demonstrated experience implementing and coordinating epidemiological, operational, or clinical research.
Experience in project coordination and team management is essential.
Experience in sexual and reproductive health, women's health, cervical cancer prevention, or HPV screening and treatment is a strong advantage.
Experience reviewing and extracting information from medical records and clinical documentation is an advantage.
Experience in cohort studies, longitudinal follow-up, or research involving active participant tracing is an advantage.
Experience working with MSF, Ministry of Health services, or similar health programmes is an advantage.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in spoken and written English.

Knowledge and Skills:

Excellent research project and team management skills.
Strong organisational, analytical, and record-keeping skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Personal Specification:

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

Ability to adapt to complex and changing environments and meet tight deadlines.
Collaborative and inclusive leadership.
Strong interpersonal skills, team spirit, and diplomacy.
Ability to support and contribute beyond their immediate area of expertise.
A strong sense of responsibility and attention to detail.

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Study Coordinator will be responsible for the following:

Coordinating the overall field implementation of the study, from set-up to closure, including planning, monitoring, and adapting study activities in line with the protocol, standard operating procedures (SOPs), timelines, ethical requirements, and Good Clinical Practice.
Coordinating and supervising the study team, including nurses, community health workers, and the driver, in collaboration with MSF and Epicentre.
Ensuring appropriate staff training on the study protocol, SOPs, research ethics, confidentiality, study procedures, and data collection.
Overseeing study data management and quality, ensuring accurate and timely completion of study forms and electronic databases.
Conducting regular checks for data completeness and consistency, resolving data queries, and ensuring secure handling of participants' identifiable information.
Maintaining essential study documentation and implementing quality-control and monitoring procedures.
Identifying and reporting protocol deviations or issues affecting participant safety, ethical conduct, or data quality.
Monitoring study progress and addressing operational challenges related to participant follow-up, human resources, clinical coordination, data, equipment, transport, and logistics.
Serving as the main field contact for the study and coordinating communication between the study team, Epicentre, MSF, participating health facilities, Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH), and relevant Ministry of Health counterparts.
Preparing regular progress reports and contributing to study documentation, SOPs, training materials, study reports, closure, archiving, and dissemination of findings.
Coordinating participant tracing and follow-up across Blantyre and Chiradzulu districts, including contact, appointment scheduling, HPV self-sampling, communication of results, transport, and referrals where necessary.
Monitoring clinical follow-up and coordinating with clinical teams to ensure that procedures such as visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA), cervical biopsy, treatment, and referral are appropriately performed and documented.
Leading the review of QECH medical records for women diagnosed with CIN2+ and documenting their investigations, treatment, care pathways, and available outcomes.
Performing other study-related duties as agreed with supervisors.

WHAT MSF OFFERS

An opportunity to work in a multicultural team at the intersection of research and humanitarian medicine.
Exposure to MSF's operational research agenda.
An opportunity to work in a mission-driven organisation with a collaborative and supportive culture.
Benefits linked to the MSF field contract.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official application form below.

Application Link: https://forms.gle/jXfjAyszksfMo6Sa7

Applicants should submit the following documents in PDF or Word format:

A cover letter.
An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
A copy of their identification document.
Relevant academic and professional certificates.

Closing Date: Sunday, 1st November, 2026, at 5:00 PM

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, SAFE RECRUITMENT AND FRAUD PREVENTION

MSF offers equal recruitment and development opportunities without discrimination based on gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, geographical origin, physical disability, or any other discriminatory ground. Female candidates who meet the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.

MSF is committed to safe, transparent, fair, and respectful recruitment practices.

Important: MSF does not charge application, recruitment, or training fees. If anyone requests payment to process your application or secure employment with MSF, do not pay. Report the matter to the MSF administration at msff-lilongwe-recruitment@paris.msf.org.