Study Coordinator (12 Months Fixed Term - Wits PHRU)

SUMMARY:
Background:

• The Perinatal HIV Research Unit (Wits PHRU) was established in 1996
• The Perinatal HIV Research Unit has been involved in research, training, policy formation, and advocacy in issues concerning HIV-positive women and their children
• In recent years, the work of the unit has expanded beyond the original focus of mother-to-child transmission of HIV

POSITION INFO:
Main purpose of the job:

• To administer, maintain and coordinate the logistical aspect of the studies in the Paediatric team according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), study Protocol and Standard Operating Procedures and to act as a pivotal point of contact for the clinical trial team and the sponsor

• PHRU, Chris Hani Baragwanath New Nurses Home, Soweto

• Set study recruitment and enrolment targets/matrix for the team and ensure that they are met
• Review data as set out by the study protocol
• Manage day-to-day running of the study
• Manage scheduled and unscheduled patient visits and appointments where required in accordance with study protocol
• Conduct protocol, SSP, SOP and any study related training for staff
• Manage regulatory and ethics related matters for the study
• Stakeholder management i.e. Sponsor, Laboratory, Pharmacy and Monitors
• QCMP and DQMP management
• Perform clinical duties as and when required
• CRF and Source Documentation development
• Review of participant files for completeness
• Maintain and update the Investigator Site File
• Maintain a good system for reporting daily study activities
• Site supervision and management
• Petty cash management
• Compiling and submission of study progress reports
• Coordinate study update meetings

• Qualified as a Registered Nurse or a Clinical Associate

• Registered with the South African Nursing Council, or the HPCSA if a Clinical Associate

• 2 years’ experience in a clinical research environment

• Computer literacy - competence in MS Word and Excel essential
• Staff supervisory and management experience
• The ability to speak local languages
• Able to exercise discretion and independent decision making
• Empathy and understanding for people living with HIV/AIDS
• Ability to work under pressure

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• Closing date: 22 May 2026
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