Project Administrator - Mtubatuba at Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI)

Description

• The Clinical Trials Unit Project Administrator will be  responsible for support to all clinical research projects within the Clinical Trial Unit including the satellite sites. The CTU Administrator will provide administration support and assist with the coordination and management of all CTU operational activities. The role may require incumbent to work outside of normal hours, Public Holidays & Weekend as and when required by the study. 

Overview of Duties

• Coordinate, perform and manage all administrative tasks of the Clinical Trial Unit satellite sites
• Coordinating CTU satellite sites activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance to policies to achieve CTU goals
• Assist the upper management with office administrative tasks
• Ensure the smooth running of the CTU satellite sites by developing systems to track all CTU projects
• Assist with delivering the items procured for satellite sites
• Attend team meetings and procure all items requested by the satellite sites
• Assisting with other CTU support duties when requested by line manager

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications

• Senior certificate (Grade 12)
• Certificate or Diploma in Office or Business Administration or equivalent
• Computer literacy and certification (MS Office)
• Fluency in isiZulu and English

Minimum  Requirement and Experience 

• A minimum of 2 years’ of working in a clinical research environment
• Prover 1 year experience as an Administrative Assistant or Office Administrative Assistance
• Resident and a member of a homestead from within the Population Intervention, (please attach proof of residence)
• Understanding of project operations including project planning and ethical conduct of research
• Computer proficiency (electronic data collection, word processing, spreadsheet, email, internet)
• Good data entry, typing skills, plan meetings and take detailed minutes
• Ability to work independently and show initiative
• Ability to document information accurately and methodically