Clinical Trial Recruiter - Cape Town, South Africa - TASK

TASK

Verified Company

Cape Town, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

beBee Recruiter

Description

About the Company:

TASK is a South African headquartered, multinational clinical research institute that conducts clinical trials to determine the treatment effects of novel medicinal products or devices in healthcare and offers services in conducting complex clinical trials in a wide variety of therapeutic areas.

Overall Purpose of the Position:

The position, which may be based at an approved Community Health Centre, is an integral part of the research team, working closely together with relevant stakeholders to identify possible suitable patients to participate on all active trials.

The role ensures an adequate supply of research participants to meet or exceed enrolment expectations within the given trial timelines.

Key Performance Areas (KPAs) & Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Ensuring thorough knowledge of study objective and the eligibility criteria to inform clinic staff of research study and relevant criteria
Familiarising self with, and implementing, relevant TASK Standard Operating Procedures applicable to the position
Obtaining and reviewing NHLS results on a daily basis to identify potential study participants
Summarising and highlighting the applicable enrolment criteria in layman's terms to the possible participant /volunteer in order to ascertain willingness to participate
Able to make a preliminary selection on the obvious inclusion / exclusion criteria by questioning the consenting volunteer/ possible participant
Establishing literacy level of possible participant in order to plan in advance for a witness or translator to be present during informed consent process, if needed
Documenting the reason for possible participant not eligible to participate in the study
Communicating the referring information and details of the possible participant to the site
Requesting/ obtaining copies of the necessary documentation from the clinic to confirm eligibility and with volunteer's permission
Confirming pick update and time of screening participants, if applicable
Liaising with clinic staff regarding the status of their patient/s participating in a study (i.e., screen failure and the reason; randomisation and possible duration of stay)
Following up on possible participant regarding starting of standard of care treatment where applicable and keeping clinic informed
Supporting the clinic staff and building interpersonal relationships
Conducting home visits to follow up on participants where indicated
Completing administrative tasks on a daily basis, (i.e. Logs, referrals and Timesheets)
Representing the company professionally by ensuring that uniforms are neat and tidy and wearing them from Monday to Thursday each week
Assisting the clinic with administrative tasks once all recruitment tasks have been completed for the day
Being available on the TASK Cell Phone during working hours
Assisting with Community Outreaches on weekends and public holidays, where necessary
Performing other, related tasks and/or assisting at other locations as requested by manager from time to time

Ideal Requirements

Matric
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Valid GCP (Good Clinical Practice) certificate or willing to attend GCP course
Valid driver's license (advantageous)
Knowledge and insight into the diseases being researched
Some experience working in a health care environment and ideally with patients, participant screening and recruiting
Ability to read and understand protocols and study documentation
Ability to explain research information and terminology in layman's terms

Key Personal Inherent Characteristics

Clear communication skills fluent in English (Afrikaans and/or Xhosa will be an advantage)
Listening skills
Adaptable to change
Planning, organising and follow up skills
Interpersonal skills ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders
Attention to detail / Quality orientation
Teamwork
Accountability and able to work independently, taking initiative when required

Details:

Area:
Bishop Lavis, Cape Town (Primary area)

Contract Type: 12 Months Fixed Term

Applications Close: 07 July 2023

TASK reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement and not fill the abovementioned vacancy at any stage during the recruitment process._
Meeting our employment equity goals will be acknowledged during the recruitment process._

Job Types:
Full-time, Contract

Contract length: 12 months

Application Deadline: 2023/07/08