Research Assistants (X2 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:

• Support research studies for optimal implementation

• Wits RHI - 22 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Johannesburg

• Support the study team with any research related activity
• Support visit projections and planning
• Review data to identify trends, data quality issues and areas for improvement
• Maintain the project files and filling system
• Support the quality control of patient files and data entries (i.e., eCRF’s, CRF’s)
• Support the storage and archiving of data as per the SOP
• Support in the preparation of monitoring visits, audits, site inspections and similar
• Support data clean-up activities resulting from assessments
• Ensure adherence to project protocols, GCP and local requirements for the ethical conduct of research in human participants
• Participate in regular planning sessions with line manager and/or technical specialists
• Compile prescribed reports for timely submission to study coordinator/leadership team
• Assist in patient recruitment, screening, enrolment, and retention of eligible patients according to protocol requirements as and when required
• Assist with stock-take for the project, ensuring stock is maintained and low stock is flagged for procurement
• Assist the team with ad hoc assignments and duties as needed, delegated by line manager and within scope of practice
• Support all relevant project administration as and when required
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback

• Minimum Master’s degree in any health-related field or equivalent

• None

• Research internships and/or exposure to clinical trial working environment
• Able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Be tactful and respectful
• Ordered and systematic with strict compliance to protocols
• Good administrative skills
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV
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• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position
• 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: 22 July 2025
• Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date

• WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto
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