Research Support Coordinator (TBR0270) at North West University

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Data integrity and quality assurance 

• Jointly accountable with: Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-investigators.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and validity of clinical data collected.
• Maintain alignment between extracted data and approved study protocols.
• Review and address data discrepancies or quality concerns.
• Ensure database outputs are reliable for analysis and reporting.

Ethical and regulatory compliance

• Jointly accountable with: Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-investigators.
• Ensure compliance with approved ethics protocols.
• Uphold Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and secure handling of sensitive data.
• Ensure proper documentation for audits and monitoring visits.

Clinical data interpretation and query resolution

• Jointly accountable with: Relevant clinical consultants and Multi-disciplinary Team.
• Clarify ambiguous or incomplete clinical documentation.
• Verify missing or inconsistent information.
• Ensure accurate interpretation of clinical scenarios within the scope of practice.
• Maintain professional communication regarding data-related queries.

Patient eligibility and protocol adherence

• Jointly accountable with: PI and Co-Investigators.
• Confirm appropriate patient inclusion in accordance with study criteria.
• Ensure adherence to approved data collection frameworks.
• Escalate protocol deviations where identified.

Research database governance and security

• Jointly accountable with: Data Manager.
• Ensure appropriate use of REDCap systems.
• Maintain secure data storage and controlled access.
• Support system audits and data verification processes.

Minimum requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent (NQF Level 7).