Ethics Administrative Officer and Personal Assistant at Stellenbosch University

Duties

• Handling general health research ethics enquiries;
• Managing the central ethics e-mail inbox;
• Minute taking during meetings;
• Updating the Health Research Ethics Committee (HREC) website;
• Managing and maintaining a chronological filing system;
• Marketing and material development;
• Managing HREC membership;
• Monitoring and maintaining adequate supplies for EXCO meetings and preparing the committee room prior to meetings;
• Monitoring consultation requests and record keeping;
• Secretary to the Head of the Research Health Ethics Office.

Job Requirements   

• Grade 12 certificate;
• Training and/or at least three year's relevant experience in office or research administration in a higher education environment/setting;
• Knowledge of and experience in data capturing and filing systems;
• Excellent organisational skills;
• Effective communication skills;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to function effectively within a team;
• Excellent and accurate computer skills;
• Good knowledge of the MS Office package;
• The ability to communicate in both English and Afrikaans in writing and verbally;
• The ability to work effectively under pressure, display initiative and work independently.