Study Coordinator - Pietermaritzburg, South Africa - HSRC Recruitment

HSRC Recruitment

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Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

4 days ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Job Advert Summary:

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

Honours/Masters degree in relevant field.
At least 34 years' experience in a similar role within a research environment
Demonstrated computer literacy (including Excel, Word, Outlook & Adobe).
Minimum 34 years' experience in data entry, able to capture data efficiently and accurately;
Minimum 34 years' experience in conducting QC / QA of research data;
Minimum 34 years' experience in the research environment identifying data collection errors and facilitating corrections according to good clinical practice guidelines;
Able to understand and implement the data processing procedures for multiple project as per the approved project protocol;
Able to engage and work closely within the component, and with project personnel to ensure the highest standards of data quality and adherence to the study protocol;
Willing and able to be based (consecutive nightsouts) in various parts of KwaZulu-Natal province;
Willingness to work after hours and over weekends and in rural communities;
Ability to speak both isiZulu and English.

Preference will be given to applicants with:

Masters degree in relevant field;
Clinical research and trial(s) experience;
Commitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary research team;
Ability to work to strict deadlines;
Ability to problem solve and to be well organised;
Accuracy and attention to detail;
Good knowledge of HIV/AIDS
Ability to actively contribute to team performance and work independently;
GCP certification;
REDCap experience;
Drivers license;
Technologically savvy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities:

Coordination of Research Activities
Engaging with stakeholders and gatekeepers
Project implementation and ongoing support and monitoring
Development of and ensuring compliance with SOPs
Ensuring timely accrual of participants in the study for allocated teams
Ensure security of study documentation
Compiling of reports on request of study manager and/or study director
Organize training of team
Coordinate and lead team meetings
Prepare and send weekly report to study manager and/or study director
Vehicle fleet management for assigned team
Supervision and Training
Supervision and training of allocated teams
Monitoring and Evaluation
Assure study integrity, ethical conduct of research and timely reporting of results
Oversee the logístical and scheduling issues associated with the study, including meetings with site personnel, and personnel issues
Conduct study monitoring site visits
Support the study coordinator in all projects related activities
Primary point of contact for assigned projects, leading data processing and quality checking per the project protocol;
Supervise issue and receipt of study documentation;
Data transmission and data downloads from data collection and processing tools;
Ensuring timely data entry within agreed benchmarks for completion and data quality;
Filing and document management and archival for assigned projects;
Identifying and flagging missing/inconsistent data for resolution;
Query resolution and reporting;
Quarterly data audits;
Tracking and providing reports of QC metrics to study manager and study director.
Support the Project Manager to ensure research protocols are implemented with strict adherence to the protocol, SOPs and CRF completion requirement in accordance with GCP;
Ensure that tasks delegated to Data collectors are done and monitor their progress;
Keep total enrolment/completion numbers updated and available for reports;
Conduct training and refresher training related to improvement of data collection;
Assist in preparing participant files including printing of paper forms (CRFs), and assembling files with dividers, labels and appropriate forms and data collection tools;
Perform daily quality control checks of CRFs, surveys and other data collection tools;
Ensure forms are filled correctly and there are no blanks or missing information;
If data is missing on the forms, immediately notify the individual who filled the form and have them correct or fill in the missing data on the same day;
Ensure that daily entry of data from participant files/forms into the REDCap database is accurately done;
Assist with data cleaning and analysis as requested;
Ensure proper version control is maintained for all CRFs and data collection tools;
Review and verify all source data to ensure the completeness, accuracy and consistency;
Assist with development and implementation of a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system to ensure accurate and efficient entry of data into the REDCap database, including spotcheck and "double entry" of data entered by the Data Collectors;
Ensure accuracy of data entered in data abstraction forms, locator forms, enrolment log, blood specimen register etc;
Ensure completeness of files