Translator (Contract) Wits RHi - Hillbrow, South Africa - AJ Personnel

AJ Personnel
AJ Personnel
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Hillbrow, South Africa

1 week ago

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Main purpose of the job:


  • Daytoday transcription/translation of qualitative audio as well as other studyrelated documentation, along with researchrelated activities including but not limited to administration and quality control

Location:

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Wits RHI - 7 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Research Centre
  • Johannesburg:
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On the 3rd and 4th Floor

Key performance areas:


  • 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 as and when required
  • Ensure compliance with transcript naming conventions
  • Translate and back translate studyrelated documents (i.e. English to Zulu; Zulu back to English)
  • Review/Quality control translations
  • Attend relevant external and internal meetings
  • 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 Delegation of authorities log
  • Assist other cadres of staff when required and feasible
  • Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates 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
  • Stay abreast with developments in research
  • Take ownership of driving your own career development by attending training and development sessions and relevant meetings
  • Comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Protocol requirements, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Verify the accuracy of data in source documentation and the accuracy of transcription/translation from source data
  • Support the timely data entry/transmission/data faxing/uploading of relevant Case Report Forms following QC/QA activity (as needed)
  • Ensure timeous and accurate completion of corrective action of internal and external QC reports and monitoring reviews

Required minimum education and training:

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A Tertiary Degree would be advantageous:

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Fluent in English and Zulu:

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Excellent written and verbal skills:

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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Required minimum work experience:

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Minimum 1 year of working experience in a research (qualitative and quantitative) environment, with practical experience in transcription and translation

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:


  • Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Be tactful and respectful
  • Ordered and systematic with strict compliance to protocols
  • Empathetic with good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good administrative skills
  • Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines

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 from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note:

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AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium
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- **AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.
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