Study Coordinator (Nurse/Oncology) Wits WCR

Main purpose of the job:

• To administer, main, and coordinate clinical trials according to good clinical practice, the study protocol, and the site standard operating procedures
• Act as a pivotal point of contact for the clinical trial team and the study sponsor(s)

Location:

• Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital – Soweto, Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

Study Management

• Primary SSC on trial to oversee all operations on trial, ensure protocol and GCP compliance
• Attend Investigator meetings, SIV, and any other in-person or virtual training to manage the study
• Assist study team with efficient study start-up, conduct, and close-out
• Ensure access to online portals for self and support staff
• Manage regulatory updates throughout the study (New ICFs, Protocol Amendments, etc.)
• Manage site monitor visits according to GCP and Site SOP
• Proactively resolve protocol queries and missing data with Investigators and Clinical Trials Assistants
• Communicate with CRO, Sponsor, and regulatory authorities regarding notifiable trial events

Participant Management

• Prepare for and manage participant visits and data capturing in line with protocol and site SOPs
• Assist in patient recruitment, screening, and enrolment of eligible patients according to protocol requirements
• Perform and/or book procedures correctly per protocol within the scope of practice
• Manage lab kits and study samples according to protocol, procedures manual, and local legislature
• Administer study medication safely in line with the scope of practice
• Be able to manage medical emergencies within the scope of practice
• Communicate well with investigators regarding participant welfare while on study
• Notify relevant parties of Serious Adverse Events or Events of Medical Importance within 24 hours
• Quality control of patient files and data entries (i.e., eCRFs, CRFs)

Teamwork & Support

• Assist team members with an open helpful attitude, perform on-the-job training where necessary
• Assist the Pharmacist with visit activities (IVRS, IP management, etc.)
• Assist the administrative staff with arrangements to be made for participant visits (Patient transport with Uber, Vendor booking details, etc.)
• Assist site finance staff with payments on the study (pass-through, travel fees, etc.)
• Assist the team with ad hoc assignments and duties as needed, delegated by the line manager, and within the scope of practice

Required minimum education and training:

• Nursing Diploma with Oncology (or equivalent)
• Certification in Project Management and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) will be an advantage

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in an Oncology unit and administering Chemotherapy

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• Thorough with good attention to detail
• Ordered and systematic in approach to tasks, with strict compliance to protocols
• Exceptional organizational and administrative skills are required together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Able to exercise discretion and independent decision-making
• Ability to prioritize own workload, take initiative (pro-active) and work to tight deadlines
• Self-motivated with high regard for work ethic, values, and integrity
• Overtime and traveling will be required from time to time
• Light physical activity required

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
• Please Apply Online and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.
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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: 22 August 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.

Please note:

• Our Client, WHC - WCR, maintains mandatory Covid-19 requirements, and as such only Covid-19 vaccinated incumbents will be considered for positions.
• WHC, in accordance with its 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.
• AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.