Study Coordinator (Wits RHI)

SUMMARY:
A Study Coordinator vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium’s Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) in Hillbrow, Johannesburg - Gauteng.

POSITION INFO:
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. 

Main purpose of the job 

• To administer, maintain and coordinate the logistical aspects of clinical trials according to good clinical practice, the study protocol and the standard operating procedures and to act as a pivotal point of contact for the clinical trial team and the donors

Location

• 07 Esselen Street, Research Centre, Hillbrow, Johannesburg

Key Performance Areas

• Assess the project activities and external developments within the field in order to improve outputs on an ongoing basis
• Develop/Review work plan and other strategic project documents for the effective implementation of the project
• Work with colleagues to enhance project goals and outputs
• Identify the needs of the relevant project
• Identify and get the resources required
• Coordinate with external agencies such as public health and NGO partners, regulatory bodies, donor monitoring and auditing agencies and others as necessary
• Develop & manage participant/beneficiary recruitment & retention strategies
• Support development of data management monitoring and evaluation plans
• Develop and maintain project information systems
• Develop project tools such as SOP’s, informed consents, participant/beneficiary information materials, technical guidelines, best practice documents and other documents as required
• Coordinate and troubleshoot operational activities such as laboratory activities, pharmacy, IT, procurement, etc.
• Conduct training on project processes and activities
• Write project reports for internal/external dissemination
• Present papers and results to stakeholders
• Attend to all staffing requirements and administration
• Supervise and manage the duties of subordinates to ensure optimal staff utilization and maintenance of sound labor relations
• Perform and facilitate performance development and assessments through individual coaching and other support mechanisms

Required minimum education and training

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• A valid driver’s license, Proficiency in MS Office

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities

• Working experience in a medical research environment
• Experience in project management
• Able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team Thorough with good attention to detail
• Ordered and systematic in approach to tasks, with strict compliance to protocols
• Exceptional organizational and administrative skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Required minimum work experience

• Minimum 2-3 years of clinical trial experience

TO APPLY

• Only if you 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: 23 September 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 advertising 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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