Administrative Assistant - Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Research Centre for Maternal, Fetal, Newborn and Child Health Care Strategies - School of Medicine at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent is expected to perform the following duties. Please note that the below provides a high-level overview and may not include all related functions that may be required.

• Assisting in identifying potential participants for the study by reviewing eligibility criteria and conducting initial screening;
• Keeping detailed and accurate records of all recruited participants, noting their contact information, eligibility status, consent and any interactions related to their enrolment in the study;
• Scheduling appointments or following up on communication to officially enrol participants in the study;
• Conducting interviews with participants;
• Transcribing of interview data, taking care to capture participants' responses verbatim;
• Assisting in the creation of easy-to-understand materials (e.g., flyers, posters, or digital presentations) that explain the purpose and process of the research study to participants in the waiting room;
• Conducting brief informational sessions or discussions with participants in the waiting room;
• Utilising the electronic data management systems (such as REDCap) for capturing and managing data for research projects;
• Reviewing data entries for accuracy and completeness, identifying errors or inconsistencies, and rectifying them as needed;
• Attending all relevant training sessions and meetings to discuss progress and any challenges related to the research study and
• Working collaboratively with team members addressing and resolving evolving issues related to the study.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant National 3 year Diploma with 5 years of experience in a research environment OR;
• Grade 12 with 10 years of experience in a research environment; 
• Successful applicants must be willing to work in the following areas: Atteridgeville, Cullinan, Mamelodi or Vlakfontein

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Driver’s Licence with own vehicle;
• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of experience in a research environment;
• Valid Good Clinical Practice Training;
• Neurodevelopment screening experience (eg Bayley Assessment Tool);
• Experience in anthropometric measurements;
• Experience in conducting interviews about infant feeding and dietary intake