Research Study Assistant (5 Months FTC) VIDA

SUMMARY:
A Research Study Assistant (5 Months Fixed Term Contract) vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium's Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Analytics Research Unit (VIDA) in Soweto, Johannesburg - Gauteng.

POSITION INFO:

Background

The Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Analytics (VIDA) Research Unit of the University of the Witwatersrand, formerly RMPRU (Respiratory and Meningeal Pathogens Research Unit) has for over 20 years conducted numerous studies to assess the burden of and to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD).

Current studies and projects include infant rotavirus and BCG trials, immunizing pregnant women to protect their infants against disease (including influenza, Group B streptococcus, and respiratory syncytial virus), and the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) initiatives.

In 2020, VIDA commenced two international trials on COVID-19 vaccines amongst several other COVID-19 studies. World Health Organization position papers directly refer to the work conducted by RMPRU and have used such data generated to inform policy and recommendations for vaccine implementation globally and here in South Africa.

By combining clinical, microbiological, and epidemiological expertise in an African setting, the unit has made significant contributions in vaccine development against the leading respiratory and enteric pathogens contributing to under-5 childhood morbidity and mortality in Africa and other low and middle-income countries.

VIDA aims to continue to save lives, especially children, across Africa and low and middle-income countries, through leading and pioneering research in the field of vaccines and infectious diseases

Main purpose of the job

• Assist in the laboratory

Location

• VIDA Laboratory - Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital

Key performance areas

• Ensure that Lab requisition forms are accurately completed and signed by all parties
• File all Lab requisition forms according to the study requirements (alphabetic/ numeric order) and ensure all forms are submitted to the relevant data capturers
• Photocopy required Laboratory forms and logs
• Follow GCP guidelines when completing forms
• Update electronic logs on a daily basis
• Completing data clarification forms as and when required
• Follow up on missed visits and complete the necessary logs
• Follow up on PPE
• Weekly stock checks

Required minimum education and training

• Grade 12
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) essential

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

• Computer literacy, including the use of Microsoft (MS) Word and MS Excel beneficial
• Attention to detail, enthusiastic, hard-working
• Good interpersonal, organizational skills and the ability to work independently is essential
• Fluency in at least one local language other than English is essential

Required minimum work experience

• Minimum of 1 year in a research environment

Demands of the Job

• Shiftwork is required, alternating between dayshift and nightshift on a bi-weekly basis
• Work will mainly take place within the maternity wards of the hospital

TO APPLY

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications is 25 January 2021.
• 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.
• In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.

AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position. 

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