Job Description

Main purpose of the job:

• To screen, enroll, and follow up research study participants, conducting requisite sample and data collection as per protocol and Standard Operating Procedures and study targets

Location:

• VIDA - Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital - Soweto, Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

• Screen patients and patient files and identify potential patients for research studies
• Enroll participants by educating them about the study and obtain informed consent according to SOPs
• Collaborate to meet study enrollment targets through dedication, solutions, teamwork, and effective, ethical participant engagement (must have insight into pregnancy, ante-natal care, and related challenges in postdelivery)
• Accurately complete relevant study documentation/questionnaires and checklists
• Ensure the data collected is complete and free from errors through daily error checking.
• Perform vital signs and pregnancy tests
• Draw the necessary specimens including but not limited to blood, nasal swabs, oral swabs, capillary blood, and DBS, and send samples or specimens to the laboratory by study SOPs
• Follow up on lab results
• Report any abnormality in data collection to Study Coordinators or Medical Officers
• Collect required data from participant medical records and other sources
• Accurately record and maintain recruitment plans, including screening and enrolment logs daily
• Complete and file all relevant documentation (CRFs, source documents, etc.) in patient files
• Accurately report on stats of participants recruited daily in the study electronic database
• Address data queries and resolve them accordingly
• Any other duties assigned in line with requirements for research studies
• Availability to work extra time as well as on weekends and public holidays
• Work with minimum supervision

Required minimum education and training:

• Certificate Enrolled Nursing (SANC registration)
• Demonstrable experience working in midwifery or with ante-natal clinics or programmes
• Good understanding of issues and challenges related to poor ANC attendance
• Valid driving license

Required minimum work experience:

• At least 2 years experience in a clinical research environment

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• GCP training; computer literacy, including use of Microsoft (MS) Word and MS Excel beneficial
• Attention to detail, enthusiasm, hard-working; ability to work independently; good interpersonal and organisational skills, and ability to work in a team essential
• Fluency in at least one local language other than English or Afrikaans is essential

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.
• 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: 21 June 2024.
• Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
• 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.
• 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.
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

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