Study Coordinator (Prof Nurses) X2 - Wits CHRU

Main purpose of the job:

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

Location:

• Helen Joseph Hospital, Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

• Assist in the Recruitment, Screening, and Enrolment of eligible participants according to Protocol requirements.
• Assisting in the recruitment and consenting and enrolment of study participants
• Assist the Medical Officers/Principal Investigator, and Study team in the day-to-day running of the study
• Manage scheduled and unscheduled patient visits and appointments in accordance with the study protocol
• Conduct protocol and SOP training for staff
• Liaise with the CHRU regulatory department for the reporting of SAEs and protocol deviations etc.
• Liaise with the Sponsor, Laboratory, Pharmacy, and external monitoring contractor
• Perform participant’s vitals (as and when required) and direct patients to relevant assessment.
• Assist with study specimen collection (i.e. blood, urine, sputum, cervical specimens, and semen).
• Collect, process, and ship specimens as per protocol.
• Administering trial medications and diagnostic tests if required
• Completion of Source Documentation and e-CRF’s within strict timelines
• Complete relevant research questionnaires, assessments, CRF transcription.
• Review of participant files for completeness
• Maintain and update the Investigator Site File
• Site supervision and management
• Management of freezers/fridge for samples kept at the site

Required minimum education and training:

• Qualified as a Professional Nurse

Professional body registration:

• Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)

Required minimum work experience:

• 3 years experience in a clinical research environment

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• Ability to lead and work independently as well as be part of a multidisciplinary team
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in study requirements
• Ability to speak local languages
• Computer Literacy
• GCP Certification is advantageous
• Staff supervisory and management experience
• Able to exercise discretion and independent decision making
• Empathy and Understanding
• Driver’s License and own vehicle

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
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• The closing date for all applications: 13 May 2022
• 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.
• Note WHC, in accordance with their 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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