Research Assistant at CAPRISA

Job Description    

The successful incumbent will join the CAPRISA team based at the Head Office in Durban.  

Applicants are advised that CAPRISA has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy and all appointees will need to be vaccinated at commencement of employment.

Minimum Requirements    

1. Masters’ Degree/ equivalent qualification in Social/ Health Sciences
2. Previous research experience
3. SAHPRA, BREC and other regulatory submission experience
4. HIV/AIDS and TB knowledge
5. Understanding of Good Clinical Practices
6. Computer literate in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook)
7. Proficient with GraphPad

Competencies    

1. Attention to detail, with strong analytical ability
2. Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
3. Ability to work independently, without direct supervision and fit in well within a multi-disciplinary team
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Duties & Responsibilities    

1. Draft and support preparation of grants, scientific publications and reports
2. Assist with preparation of lectures and Power Point slides
3. Prepare and submit regulatory submissions and follow up on responses and approvals with regulatory agencies
4. Implementation of research protocols and assist in maintaining compliance with protocol, SOP’s and study procedures
5. Provide research implementation and administrative support including setting up meetings and collating minutes