Study Coordinator - Hillbrow, South Africa - AJ Personnel

AJ Personnel

Verified Company

Hillbrow, South Africa

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Main purpose of the job:

To administer, maintain and coordinate the logístical 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:

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Wits RHI - 7 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Research Centre

Johannesburg:
On the 3rd,4th, and 5th Floor

Key performance areas:

Assess the project activities and external developments within the field to improve outputs on an ongoing basis
Develop/Review the 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 the development of data management monitoring and evaluation plans
Develop and maintain project information systems
Develop project tools such as SOPs, 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 with Monitors as and when required
Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective selfmanagement
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 of 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:

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Relevant Masters Degree:

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A valid driver's license:

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Proficiency in MS Office

Required minimum work experience:

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Minimum 2-3 years clinical trial experience

Professional Body registration:

Dependent on Project

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 multidisciplinary 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
Able to exercise discretion and independent decisionmaking
Able to prioritize own workload, take initiative (proactive) and work to tight deadlines
Selfmotivated with high regard for work ethic, values, and integrity
Good communication skills
Display concern for patients and willingness to respond to patient's needs and requirements

TO APPLY:

Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants f