Quality Assurance Officer at The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)

Job description

One year contract

The HIV Prevention Research Unit (HPRU) seeks to appoint a Quality Assurance Officer to conduct internal monitoring at clinical research sites within the Durban region and to ensure compliance with SA and ICH GCP and HSP requirements. Quality assurance activities will include working within the framework of approved protocols and regulatory documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Internal monitoring of clinical trial data using approved protocols and standard operating procedures as per the clinical quality management plan
• Review 100% informed consent forms and locators
• Submit internal monitoring reports timeously and debrief study investigators and site staff on common findings and trends
• Assist with preparation for external audits and monitoring
• Review study related regulatory documentation including local ethics, MCC and sponsor correspondence.

Core Requirements:

• A relevant 3 year degree in Health/Social Science or equivalent qualification
• At least 3 years clinical research experience
• At least 1-2 years’ experience in conducting quality assurance activities

Advantages:

• Valid code 8 driver’s license
• Valid recent GCP and HSP certificate
• Willingness to work outside normal working hours when required
• Work with meticulous attention to detail to ensure good data quality
• Effective organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills in MS Office packages
• The ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• The ability to work independently, under pressure and honour deadlines.
• A salary in the region of R233 000.00 per annum, cost-to-company will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.

Closing date: 27 August 2017

PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R88A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.

The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.