Project Administrator (Research Assistant) TB01416 at North West University

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• The Project Administrator (Research Assistant) will provide services to Quality in Nursing and Midwifery (NuMIQ) Research Focus Area on a temporary basis for a period of 15 months.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Research Responsibilities

• Collaborate with principal investigator and research team of the SANOPSys research programme to coordinate the planning, execution, and monitoring of research projects.
• Track project progress and report updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Assisting internal individuals/staff members with research-related activities. This includes the communication, administration, and deliverables of all research-related activities. 

Administrative Support 

• Manage documentation related to research projects, grants, and research protocols.
• Schedule and organise research-related meetings, prepare agendas, and document meeting minutes if necessary.
• Maintain organised records of academic publications, presentations, and project-related materials.

Communication and Collaboration

• Facilitate communication among research team members, collaborators, and academic departments. Serve as a liaison between the research team and administrative units within the academic institution.
• Contribute to the development of communication strategies to disseminate research findings. 

Resource management

• Coordinate the allocation and utilization of resources for research projects, including personnel equipment, and facilities.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of grant proposals, ensuring compliance with academic and funding agency requirements.
• Monitor and manage project budgets in collaboration with financial departments.

Quality Assurance

• Implement and uphold academic and ethical standards in research practices.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for research projects and processes of the SANOPSys programme.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of academic manuscripts. 

Compliance

• Ensure that all activities and documents adhere to university policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards. 

Postgraduate student support

• Actively contribute to the development and implementation of comprehensive strategies to support postgraduate student research. 
• Monitor postgraduate student research progress, from proposal development to completion to proactively identify challenges and facilitate solutions.
• Facilitate access to specialized software resources and training opportunities for students.

Minimum requirements

• A master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Nursing or health related discipline.
• A minimum of (two) 2 years’ academic research experience in the field of nursing or health related discipline. 

ADDED ADVANTAGES:

• Professional registration with the South African Nursing Counsil (SANC)

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Experience with academic databases and literature review processes.
• Familiarity with academic research software and data management tools e.g. EndNote, SPSS, REDCap, Clarivate
• Proficiency in Microsoft office and cloud-based storage systems.
• Experience working or researching in the areas of the SANOPSys research programme (Nurse, patient,organisational and system outcomes).
• Knowledge of academic publishing and research dissemination
• Experience conducting research in nursing and midwifery, including establishing and facilitating relationships between researchers and external stakeholders (e.g., hospitals), promoting knowledge[SC1]  translation and implementation of various research and community engagement projects.
• Passion for research and a commitment to improving the quality of nursing and midwifery in the South African context.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. 

Apply by: 7 August 2025