Research Study Assistants x 3 (FTC) WITS VIDA

SUMMARY:
Research Study Assistants x 3 (Fixed Term Contract) vacancies are available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium's Wits Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Analytics Research Unit (Wits 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.

Main purpose of the job

• To Recruit and ensure the retention of study participants 

Location

• VIDA - Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital

Key performance areas

Recruitment and Retention

• Recruit participants according to study inclusion/exclusion criteria
• Address relevant concerns and misconceptions about the study with participants
• Establishing a relationship of trust and respect with participants
• Report on number of participants recruited on daily basis to team leader

Administration

• Ensure that consent forms are accurately completed and signed by all parties
• File all participant forms according to the study requirements (alphabetic/numeric order) and ensure all forms are submitted to the relevant data capturers
• Complete source documents according to GCP
• Update electronic screen logs on a daily basis, copy admission book logs on a daily basis

Follow up’s

• Call participants to complete 90 days and 180 days follow up questionnaires
• Follow up on missed visits and complete the necessary feedback

Required minimum education and training

• Grade 12

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities

• GCP Training
• Computer literacy, including the use of Microsoft (MS) Word and MS Excel beneficial
• Attention to detail, enthusiastic, hard-working. The ability to work independently
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work in a team essential
• Fluency in at least one local language other than English essential
• Valid Driver’s Licence

Required minimum work experience

• Minimum 1-2 years work experience in a research environment with paediatric experience

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 15 July 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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