Research Study Assistant - Hillbrow, South Africa - AJ Personnel

AJ Personnel

Verified Company

Hillbrow, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

beBee Recruiter

Description

Main purpose of the job:

To perform day to day of research related activities including but not limited to administration, laboratory activities, data collection, quality control, quality assurance, community recruitment, and retention activities, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and good clinical practice requirements within Research Centre studies at Wits RHI

Location:

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Wits RHI -7 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Research Centre

Johannesburg:

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

Key performance areas:

Assist Medical Technician or Medical Technologist with stock control and monitoring for all studies
Ensure timeous and logical filling of shipment documents, Lab meeting minutes, and any other lab documents
Capture, store, and ship samples on LDMS for studyrelated protocols
Assist Lab Coordinator with Lab specific processes
Obtain informed consent forms from study participants
Ensure quality data capturing
Ensure that ICF and source documents are completed and signed correctly
Ensure that consent forms are accurately completed and signed by all parties
File all participant forms according to the study requirements (alphabetic/numeric order) and ensure all forms are submitted to the relevant data capturers daily
Follow GCP guidelines when completing participant visit forms
Complete relevant project administration as and when required
Document team meetings as and when required
Compile weekly reports on activities, progress, etc.
Conduct duties assigned per the Delegation of Authorities' log
Assist other cadres of staff when required and feasible
Comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), protocol requirements, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in all lab duties, processes/activities
Effectively communicate/report all quality challenges to the relevant manager/staff
Verify the accuracy of data in source documentation and the accuracy of transcription/translation from source data
Ensure timeous and accurate completion of corrective action of internal and external QC reports and monitoring reviews
Transcribe audio files of focus group discussions and indepth interviews in accordance with studyspecific templates
Translate local language audio into English using a onestep method
Review/quality control completed transcripts naming conventions
Obtain informed consent from study participants
Attend relevant external and internal meetings
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.
Provide appropriate resolution for tasks or deadlines not met
Support and drive the organization's core values
Take ownership of driving your own career development

Required minimum education and training:

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Tertiary Degree in a health-related field would be advantageous:

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Fluent in English and Zulu and/or Sotho:

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Excellent written and verbal skills:

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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e.

, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook):

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Proficiency in Statistical analysis, using STATA would be advantageous:

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Valid driver's license

Required minimum work experience:

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Minimum 1 year of working experience within a clinical research environment

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

Confidentiality, tact, and discretion must be maintained at all times
Ability to manage self and prioritize own workload
Selfmotivated, able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ordered and systematic with strict compliance to protocols
Good administration skills
Empathetic with good communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to work in the community with people who are vulnerable and patients who are HIV positive or negative and emotional due to the effects of the HIV disease
Computer literate with the ability to create or work with databases/excel logs and proficient in Microsoft Office
Fluent in English and Zulu (advantageous)
Excellent written and verbal skills

TO APPLY:

Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.

- _AJ Personnel is fully POPIA Compliant._

Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.

Please note:

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Our Client, WHC
RHI, maintains mandatory Covid19 requirements, and as such only Covid19 vaccinated incumbents will be considered for positions
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