Overview
The Clinical Research Traineeship program at FIRAT Rwanda provides an immersive, hands-on training experience designed to prepare healthcare professionals, researchers, and students for effective participation in clinical research. This traineeship equips participants with the foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to conduct ethical, scientifically sound clinical studies that can improve patient outcomes and inform health policy.
The program aligns with international guidelines and local regulations to foster a new generation of competent clinical researchers who can contribute to advancing healthcare in Rwanda and across Africa.
Functions and Roles
1. Comprehensive Training Curriculum:
Offer modular training covering clinical trial design, research ethics, patient recruitment, data management, regulatory compliance, and reporting.
2. Practical Exposure:
Provide supervised hands-on experience in ongoing clinical trials within hospitals, research institutions, and community settings.
3. Mentorship and Supervision:
Pair trainees with experienced clinical researchers and principal investigators who provide guidance, feedback, and career advice.
4. Research Ethics and Good Clinical Practice (GCP):
Emphasize the importance of participant safety, informed consent, confidentiality, and adherence to Good Clinical Practice standards.
5. Capacity Building for Local Institutions:
Strengthen institutional ability to conduct and oversee clinical research by developing a pool of trained personnel.
6. Career Pathway Development:
Support trainees in transitioning to roles such as clinical trial coordinators, data managers, research assistants, or regulatory officers.
Key Activities
- Classroom and online instructional modules on clinical research fundamentals
- Placement in active clinical research projects for experiential learning
- Workshops on ethical review processes and regulatory frameworks
- Monitoring and evaluation of trainee performance with certification
- Seminars on scientific writing and publication for clinical research
- Networking events with research sponsors, regulators, and ethics committees
- Career counseling and job placement support
Contact and Engagement
To apply for the Clinical Research Traineeship or inquire about partnerships, please contact:
Email:[email protected]
Address: Clinical Research Training Unit, FIRAT Rwanda, Kigali Innovation City, Rwanda