Research Assistant (6 Months Contract) - Mpumalanga

Main purpose of the job:

• To coordinate data capturing for multiple health systems and surgical care studies

Location:

• Nelspruit - Mpumalanga

Key performance areas:

Coordinate study activities

• Developing and implementing a data capturing plan together with the project manager and PI
• Actively engage with project stakeholders and attend meetings where and when required
• Ensure systems and processes are being followed to ensure efficient and effective study execution
• Interpreting data

Data Handling

• Basics skills on Microsoft Office suite, laptop, and cellphone
• Proficiency in or willingness to acquire appropriate skills needed to utilize the online data collection instrument REDCap

Maintaining clinical records and quality assurance

• Review Case Report Forms (CPFs)
• Proactively resolve missing data queries with staff and study team

Staff Interaction

• Ability to interact professionally with the permanent clinical staff at study sites
• Ability to coordinate data retrieval and collection with study site staff

Required minimum education and training:

• Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice (BCMP)
• Bachelor of Nursing degree

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum of 0-1 year working experience

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• Good clinical practice (GCP) certificate required
• Basic research ethics certificate required (TRREE module 1 acceptable)
• Competent and comfortable using Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Willingness to attend basic REDCap training course
• Ability to produce reports
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, diplomacy, and professionalism at all times
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Self-motivated, good time-management skills, and adherence to deadlines
• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
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• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications: 04 March 2022.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• 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:

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