Clinical Global Health and Translational Research Opportunities in Fiji

This is an ideal opportunity for a clinician (RN, NP, CNM, MD, PA, DNP, etc.) interested in global reproductive health and clinical translational medicine and/or research related to sexually transmitted diseases. We resumed our prospective study in Fiji the end of January, 2022, after a two year hiatus due to the pandemic. Over 92% of the population is fully vaccinated against COVID. Our collaboration with the Fiji Ministry of Health (MoH) is designed to determine the incidence and prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections and risk factors for transmission to develop strategies for control. The impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on STIs is also being investigated. In addition, we are developing a novel rapid point-of-care (POC) diagnostic for chlamydia and gonorrhea with a Bay Area startup. The clinical position (housing, utilities and transport to/from clinics are provided) is for 1 to 3 months or longer - those interested in translational research should discuss their interests and availability for research with the PI Prof. Dean.  This position involves working in a team of clinicians, graduate students, and medical students along with the wonderful Fijian nurses and doctors in the clinics!  Some prior travel outside the U.S. is desirable.

Please send your CV to Prof. Deborah Dean, MD, MPH ([email protected]) along with a statement for why this opportunity might be of interest to you.