Job title : Study coordinator (Stellenbosch)
Job Location : Western Cape,
Deadline : January 06, 2025
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Description As a study coordinator, you are expected to coordinate the implementation of a research study.
YOUR JOB WILL BE: Responsible for study coordination and management through: Oversight and monitoring of screening, enrollment, research data collection and participant retention and clinical management. To ensure that recruitment, screening, enrollment and retention targets are met, and systems are in place and implemented to meet agreed targets. Ensure management of all assigned staff to ensure adherence to protocols and SOP's. Get familiarized with the research protocols and TB treatment adherence strategies at the country level Ensure timely, accurate, complete, collection of data from research participants. Ensure collection and transportation of biological specimens To coordinate transport of study documents to and from study site. Ensuring all activities are conducted according to GCP standards and the study protocol. Assist with development of study logs and SOPs To oversee quality control of study documents. Liaise with stakeholders at study site and research team Liaise with data management team to identify, address and resolve queries timeously Staff management Ensure staff have all the appropriate support and materials to complete their work. Supervise and support the research team in carrying out project duties Provide weekly reports to Project Manager on: Project status eg. Screening and enrollment numbers Quality assurance and control, and corrective actions. Stock levels of equipment, consumables and documents at each site. General Administration Address and ensure error corrections are attended to. Ensure maintenance of study equipment Maintain inventory for all study equipment, consumables and documents, and order of stock for the study site Responsible for preparing files and documents for Audits/Monitoring, in coordination with the Project Manager. Ensure reimbursement logs are sent to the administrator for recon to be done. Assist in writing and distribution of minutes Presenting study updates at to stakeholders.
Requirements
YOU MUST HAVE: Knowledge of: TB from programmatic/clinical perspectives based on local and international policies Intermediate personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, and excel spread sheet. Efficient in Microsoft office Quantitative and qualitative epidemiological research methods GCP training
Work Experience: Experience in research, primarily in the field of health research, preferably on TB/HIV At least 3 years' experience managing people and/or projects At least 5 years' experience in public health/clinical research
Minimum requirements Qualification / Professional Membership Bachelor's degree in relevant field or Diploma in Nursing. Registration at SANC if applicable Valid driver's license Own car
Advantageous Requirements Training in Public Health GCP certification REDCap skills
Skills required Good communication, presentation and report writing skills. Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to pay close attention to detail Good management and interpersonal skills. Proficient in written and spoken English and fluency in local languages. Ability to work independently and in a team.
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