Health Ethics Coordinator (Part-time) at Stellenbosch University

Duties       

• Managing ethics application processes;
• Performing administrative reviews of all ethics applications;
• Providing secretarial support to the Health Research Ethics Committee;
• Managing and reporting on information with regard to ethics applications;
• Supporting researchers with regard to ethics applications;
• Communicating with the research community about research ethics and processes;
• Training researchers in the basic principles of ethical research and application processes;
• Providing input into the development of the policies and guidelines of Stellenbosch University (SU);
• Providing input into the design and implementation of ethics application and review processes in consultation with the Head: Health Research Ethics;
• Representing SU on national and local forums when requested to do so.

Job Requirements

• A Master's degree plus at least one year's relevant experience in a research ethics environment, OR a Bachelor's or Honour's degree plus at least five year's relevant experience in a 
• research ethics environment;
• Formal training in applied research ethics and/or ethics review administration;
• A high level of computer literacy (word processing, spreadsheets and email) and previous administrative experience;
• Excellent writing skills, and the ability to work accurately and with attention to detail;
• The ability to work under pressure, use own initiative and meet deadlines;
• The ability to work both independently/unsupervised and as part of a small dedicated team in a broader organisational setting;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• A flexible and professional approach to work and a willingness to learn new skills.