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  • Posted: Oct 22, 2025
    Deadline: Nov 2, 2025
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  • The University of Fort Hare is in the Eastern Cape and has 3 campuses in Alice (Main), East London and Bisho. It is an academic institution offering degrees - Bachelors, Honours, Masters and PhDs. It is famous for having many of Africa's academics, politicians and business people as its students.
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    Research Ethics Officer (Department of Research and Innovation)

    Minimum Requirements

    • Honours degree (NQF Level 8) in a relevant field
    • At least 2 years experience in the process of research ethics clearance of research projects in a Higher Education environment.
    • At least 2 years administrative experience, preferably in a Higher Education environment

    Preferences

    • Training in Research Ethics
    • Experience in facilitating Research Ethics training
    • Training and experience in managing meetings, including developing meeting agenda and writing minutes
    • Experience in preparing information and documentation for audits
    • Knowledge of and experience in running online research ethics application system
    • Familiarity with the national research ethics guidelines of South Africa

    Responsibilities:

    • Providing overarching administrative support to UFH Research Ethics and Biosafety Committees, staff and students.
    • Coordinating logistical arrangements of REC and BSC meetings, including agenda, minutes and follow up actions.
    • Coordinating ethics and biosafety clearance applications for research projects
    • Validating documents and research proposals in accordance with requirements for ethics or biosafety clearance.
    • Preparing reports for submission to Senate Research Ethics Oversight Committee (SREOC), the National Health Research Ethics Committee (NHREC) and other regulatory bodies.
    • Organizing mandatory training of UFH Research Ethics and Biosafety committee members.
    • Organizing training on research ethics and integrity for students and researchers.
    • Ensuring compliance with NHREC guidelines in terms of membership of committees.
    • Keeping standard operating procedures updated in accordance with relevant policies, guidelines and NHREC requirements.
    • Providing support for the online research ethics application system
    • Compiling information and documentation for audit purposes.
    • Promoting a culture of ethical awareness and integrity within the research environment at UFH.  

    Closing Date: 26 October 2025

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    Method of Application

    Interested candidates who meet the criteria are invited to visit the website ufh.ac.za/jobs for a more comprehensive advert.
    Applications must be made online before the closing date, and the following documents must be attached:

    1. A completed University of Fort Hare application form,
    2. Detailed Curriculum Vitae,
    3. A Cover letter stating how you satisfy the requirements of the advertised position,
    4. Names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees,
    5. Copies of all your academic qualifications and proof of registration with professional bodies,
    6. If applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/or a portfolio of your creative output.
    7. Incomplete or applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
    Interested and qualified? Go to University of Fort Hare on www.ufh.ac.za to apply

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