SUMMARY:
A Study Coordinator x 2: DPP & SAMURAI Study (Fixed Term Contract) vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium's Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (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. This is done through pioneering, multi-disciplinary research; responsive technical support and innovation in health services; and evidence-based policy development and advocacy with national, regional and global stakeholders.
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
- 7 Esselen Street, Research Centre, Hillbrow
Key performance areas
- Assess the project activities and external developments within the field in order to improve outputs on an ongoing basis
- Work with colleagues to enhance project goals and outputs
- Identify the needs of the relevant project
- Identify and get the resources required
- Contribute to study design
- Contribute to study material development
- Attend study-related teleconferences, manage and respond to communication with partners
- Develop/Review work plan and other strategic project documents for the effective implementation of the project
- 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 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
- Identify substandard performance by team members and take necessary corrective action
- Coach and train subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organization
- Promote harmony, teamwork and sharing of information
- Comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Protocol requirements and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Verify the accuracy of data in source documentation and accuracy of transcription from source data to Case Report Forms (CRF) as needed
- Ensure errors on source documents e.g. CRF’s are corrected, initialed and dated (as needed)
- Support the timely transmission/data faxing of relevant Case Report Forms following QC activity (as needed)
- Ensure completion of corrective action of internal and external QC reports and monitoring reviews
- Assist with staff training (and retraining) where error trends are identified
- Prepare files for monitoring visits and requirements
- Meet and communicate with Monitors as and when required
- Mentoring of staff on QA/QC procedures
- Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management
- Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
- Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
- Take ownership for driving your own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as workshops, forums, conferences, etc.
- Participate and give input in ad hoc projects and initiatives
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 a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Able to exercise discretion and independent decision-making
- Able to prioritize own workload, take initiative (pro-active) and work to tight deadlines.
- Self-motivated with high regard for work ethic, values and integrity.
- Good communication skills
- Display concern for patients and willingness to respond to patients’ needs and requirements
Required minimum work experience
- Minimum 2-3 years clinical trial 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 11 March 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.
NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.
