Call for Applications on Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) Training
Call for Applications
Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) Training
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
Safeguarding Africa’s Health
An entity of the African Union, in collaboration with CEPI and SPEAC
Programme Overview
Africa CDC invites qualified professionals to apply for an intensive Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) Training Programme designed to strengthen capacity in clinical trial safety oversight across Africa. This programme aims to develop the next generation of leaders in clinical trial safety, ethics, and decision-making.
Training Course Outline
Participants will receive comprehensive training covering:
• Introduction to Clinical Trials and DSMBs
• Vaccine Clinical Trials and Safety Monitoring
• DSMB Roles, Responsibilities, and Decision-Making
• Regulatory and Ethical Considerations
• Safety Monitoring and Risk Assessment
• Statistical Methods for DSMB Operations
• DSMB Meetings and Case Discussions
• Practical Applications, Quizzes, and Final Assessment
Key Dates
• Application Deadline: 31 January 2026
• Training Start Date: 12 February 2026
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their application via the link below:
Link: https://tools.africacdc.org/africacdcrc/surveys/?s=KDMM98XRLNENFLEW
Why Apply?
Join a continental initiative to strengthen clinical trial safety systems and contribute to safeguarding public health in Africa.
For more information, visit:
www.africacdc.org
