Senior Research Technician: Data Collector at South African Medical Research Council

Responsibilities:

• Conduct interviews with study participants and check the co enrolment database
• Capture and collect Data whilst maintaining quality control, in accordance with Good Clinical Practice Principles
• Administration, check Study related documentation, quality control/assurance and indexing of informed consent documents for study participants
• Assist with data cleaning as designated by the relevant study Principal Investigator/ site manager
• Prepare study documents, complete and address related queries
• Assist with translations of research-related documents
• Create and update study specific logs
• Assist in providing information to relevant managers for report writing and provide required weekly/monthly individual reports
• Assist with participant follow-up
• Plan meetings and/or workshops and prepare minutes for review
• Assist with re-imbursement of participants, completing re-imbursement logs and preparation for finance reconciliation.

Core Requirements:

• Grade 12 / matric or similar relevant qualification or higher
• 1-2 years relevant experience in research or related environment
• 1- 2 years Data collection experience
• 1- 2 years Data entry experience
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills in MS Office packages
• Fluent in English and isiZulu

Advantageous:

• Post Matric qualifications in any research related field
• A Code 8 manual driver’s licence
• Effective organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Willing to work outside normal working hours when required.