Research Nurse Co-ordinator - Durban, South Africa - University of KwaZulu-Natal

University of KwaZulu-Natal

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Durban, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment

Equity to improve representativity within the Institution. Preference will be given to

applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity plan.
**COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

RESEARCH NURSE CORDINATOR

(6 Months Fixed-Term appointment)

Internal Medicine

SCHOOL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE

MEDICAL SCHOOL CAMPUS

REF NO
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T/CM11/2023
**The Division of Internal Medicine is seeking a dynamic and experienced Professional

Nurse to fill the position of Research Nurse and Study Coordinator for the RANDOMISED

EVALUATION OF COVID-19 THERAPY (RECOVERY) project for the South African eThekwini site

the RECOVERY study and the day-to-day running of the study in all selected

sites under the leadership of Professor N Magula and Professor S Pillay (University of

KwaZulu-Natal). S/he will be required to engage the principal investigators and their

team at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, other co-investigators, the study doctor,

pharmacist, and administrative officers at all project sites, the Finance Officer of the

College of Health Sciences, research assistants, and administrative officers at all

project sites. S/he may be required to perform additional roles as determined by the

Principal Investigator.

Minimum Requirements:

Matric
Current registration as a professional nurse with the South African Nursing Council

(SANC)

10 years or more experience as a Professional nurse.
More than 1year experience in conducting randomized controlled Covid19

global clinical trials.

Experience in the South African Products Authority Process
Valid Good Clinical Practice Certificate process
Valid Driver's license and own transport
Manage the RECOVERY project and ensure that preestablished work scope,

Inspection visits for Covid-19 clinical trials study protocol and regulatory

requirements are followed.

Recruit and train research assistants as appropriate and serve as principal

administrative liaison for the project.

Recruit, enroll and follow up research participants.
Administer telephonic and online questionnaires.
Manage site inspection visits by the South African Health Products Regulatory

Authority (SAPHRA).

Essential Requirements:

Strong knowledge of research administration including quality assurance and

research ethics

Advanced MS Office skills
Experience with electronic databases (collation, data entry and data analysis)

and basic statistical analysis

Experience in financial management
Excellent planning, coordinating and problemsolving skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Valid motor vehicle driver's license and own transport
Experience in working with a multidisciplinary team
Past experience with regulatory matters
Experience with community based clinical research
Knowledge of UKZN policies and processes

This post reports to t h e Principal Investigators. The job profile is available from Ms

not to make any appointment.

include letter of motivation stating your suitability for the position. Please provide three names
**of referees, including their contact details.