Job Description

STUDY COORDINATORSIX (6) MONTHS FIXED-TERM CONTRACTGUGULETHU RESEARCH OFFICESThe Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organization 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 role is to lessen the impact of HIV and TB epidemics on individuals, families and communities through innovation and our passion for humanity. We have multiple positions well-suited for a Study Coordinator who has experience in HIV and/or TB research.

• Tertiary Degree in Health-related field with an active SANC registration
• At least 2 years of experience as a Study Coordinator
• At least 1-2 years of experience in research clinical environment
• Valid Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate
• Knowledge of HIV/TB/STIs
• Must be able to draw blood / complete phlebotomy (with qualification)
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet)
• Excellent communication (verbal & written) skills
• Ability to build interpersonal relationships and use these to manage study and site structure
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent work standards
• Strong administrative and logistical skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain effectiveness during changing conditions
• Knowledge of quality control, activities, systems and processes (QA/QC)

Advantageous:

• Experience in staff management
• Ability to speak isiXhosa
• Valid drivers license and own transport
• Experience of working in a community-based environment
• Experience of working in clinical drug trials

Responsibilities:

• Complete oversight of 1-3 studies from recruitment to completion
• Managing a team of research staff (nurses, community research workers)
• Program administration support, including day to day management of project related activities, including scheduling, confirming and completing patient visits, compilation and analysis of project reports, maintenance of project files and documents, and liaison with project stakeholders, and project event planning support.
• Coordination of site-specific tasks in coordination with other site leaders and senior project team
• Data capturing and quality control checks on data captured
• Support for research nurses with phlebotomy and specimen processing; form completion and QC
• Maintain research documentation as per SOPs
• Ensuring that ethical and regulatory requirements are fulfilled
• Monitoring and management of project staff performance
• Coordination during monitoring visits
• Perform all activities according to Good Clinic Practice Standards
• Study Procedures ensure staff are trained appropriately and study protocols are followed exactly

Values fit: Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect ExcellenceSubmit a detailed cover letter, updated CV with certified copy of highest qualification and details of two (2) current contactable referees by 04 February 2025. Incomplete applications will not be considered.If you are a foreign national applying for this position, please attach a copy of your work permit to your application.Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.If you have not heard from us within four weeks after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.We are committed to equity in our employment practices. It is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. We reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified.I understand and accept that by applying for this position, I authorized DTHF to process my personal information in accordance with its internal operational requirements.I further understand that the personal information I disclose to DTHF will be processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act and may include the transferring thereof to third parties for the purposes of verification.This job may be removed before it expires.Desmond Tutu Health Foundation is a child-friendly organization committed to the protection of children.For more information about the organization please visit our website.

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