Research Assistant Fixed Term Contract - (Wits RHI)

SUMMARY:
Background:

• The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges
• It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health, and vaccinology

POSITION INFO:
Main purpose of the job:

• Ensure QA and QC activities are performed effectively across studies

• 7 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Wits RHI Research Centre Clinical Research Site (CRS)

• Review and ensure that the study has all essential regulatory documentation through routine update as needed
• Assist with the review and revision of standard operating procedures per study specific needs as needed
• Assist Regulatory Compliance Officer with QA of regulatory files
• Verify transcription and accuracy of data from source documentation to Case Report Forms (CRF)
• Ensure errors on CRF’s are corrected, initialled, and dated by the authorized signatory
• Support the timely transmission/data faxing of all Case Report Forms following QC activity
• Ensure completion of corrective action of internal QC reports/error trends identified during QC
• Assist in completion of corrective action for internal monitoring reviews
• Coordinate staff training (and retraining) where error trends are identified
• QC of all ICFs and other source documents to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Timeous reporting to study PI and Study Coordinator Regulatory Compliance Officer regarding QC and major issues such as protocol deviations
• Perform duties per study Delegation of Authority Logs
• Support Regulatory Compliance Officer with periodic quality assurance activities
• Assess staff awareness and compliance to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), protocol requirements, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Regulatory Essential Documents per Sponsor requirements
• Determine through critical review the accuracy of research records
• Compile QA/QC report/s on findings for site management team
• Assist in completion of corrective action for internal monitoring reviews
• Coordinate staff training (and retraining) where error trends are identified
• Ensure 100% QA of ICFs
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
• Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as conferences, workshops etc

• 3-year diploma or degree in a health-related field

• Minimum 1-2 years relevant work experience within a clinical research environment in quality control and quality assurance

• A post graduate degree in Quality Management would be an added advantage
• Understanding of the research language, detailed knowledge and understanding of the relevant studies and SOPs, knowledge of clinical research documentation
• Computer literate with ability to create or work with relevant data sets
• Fluent in English, and fluency in one of the other official SA languages particularly Zulu or Sesotho would be an added advantage
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Conscientious and precise delivery of work even when under pressure
• Effective self-management, resourcefulness, and initiative to solve problems
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV and a cover letter (maximum one page) that clearly states which vacancy you are applying for
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• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful
• Closing date: 17 July 2026
• Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date

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