STUDY CO-ORDINATOR (QUALITATIVE STUDIES)
THREE (3) YEARS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT
MASIPHUMELELE RESEARCH OFFICE
The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organisation focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa.
We have fantastic job opportunities across our businesses for talented people wanting to realize their full potential. Could that be you? If so, we invite you to explore the possibility of joining us to play your part in Desmond Tutu Health Foundations’ exciting future.
The main purpose of this position is to implement and co-ordinate the qualitative study protocols at the Masi CRS and manage the qualitative team.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 Certificate with a bachelor’s degree in the social sciences
- 2 years of staff management experience
- 2 years of experience working in a clinical trial environment
- Knowledge of quality control, activities, systems and processes (QA/QC)
- Knowledge of research documentation standards
- Design of source documents knowledge
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision
- Attention to detail
- Ability to problem solve
- Planning and organizing skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong decision-making skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Valid Driver’s License and own transport
Advantageous:
- Xhosa speaking
- Valid Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate
- Project management experience
Responsibilities:
- Successful management of trial according to the protocol and study Specific procedures
- The successful implementation and execution of trials and related study protocols and SOPs to ensure smooth and successful running of studies from start up to archiving
- Managing regulatory submissions
- Maintaining study site files (including Ethics communication, all versions of protocol and consent forms, staff details etc.) and documentation.
- Preparation of visit packs
- Responsible for staff training (including documentation) and oversight, data collection, and other administrative tasks.
- Procure any equipment needed for the study
- Ensure that QC/ QA processes are followed and work with QA team to ensure compliance
- Work with the monitors to resolve queries timeously
- Review and update study specific SOP’s
- Ensure compliance with qualitative QMP’s
- SIV preparation
- Set up of vendors for translations/ transcriptions and other requirements within the study design
- Ensuring that interviews and focus group discussions happen timeously
- Troubleshooting any issues for smooth clinical flow
- Manage all data transmission (e.g. sending CRFs, debriefing reports, and transcripts to partner organization
- Maintenance of clear communication between international study team and the site
- Maintain a positive relationship with monitors and sponsor project managers
Values fit: Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence
Submit CV, motivation letter with certified copy of highest qualification and details of three (3) current contactable referees by 07th September 2022. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Visit the DTHF Career page to view the advert DTHF-C087 and apply:
