Study Coordinator at Desmond Tutu Health Foundation

• The main purpose of this position is to coordinate study activities for a study focused on Stigma and other Social Determinant Effects on the TB Care Cascade(https://reporter.nih.gov/search/22XnvlDu1EihytIUEcTh0Q/project-details/11031416 ). Coordination activities will be set against project deliverables, and study milestones in line with the study protocol. The Study Coordinator will work with the Data Coordinator, Project Manager and Study Investigator to oversee project staff performing participant screening, consenting, data collection activities, and QC activities. The Study Coordinator will further be responsible for the ongoing management of study resources including project consumables, assets, and tools. The incumbent in this position will be required to provide ongoing feedback and reports to study team members, management, and stakeholders.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, or related field
• Minimum 2 years’ demonstrable implementation experience in public health programmes or research environment
• Minimum of 2 years working experience in a similar/same role in a research environment
• At least 1-years demonstrable experience in staff management/coordination
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
• Must be fluent in isiXhosa and English
• Computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Express
• Excellent interpersonal and strong writing skills
• Lateral creative thinking & detail orientated
• Ability to multi-task
• Decision making & analytical skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Adaptive to change
• Team player, as well as the ability to work independently
• Must have a valid code 8 driver’s license
• Must live in or be willing to relocate to Mthatha

Advantageous:

• Honours or master’s degree in social sciences, Public Health or related field
• Experience working in the context of Tuberculosis
• Project Management qualification
• Knowledge of research methodology
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate
• Human Subject Protection (HSP) Certificate 

Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the research project including participant recruitment and enrolment, line management of facility-based and field-based staff and project logistics
• Assist with the development and facilitation of staff training activities for study staff, including Good Clinical Practice guidelines, study protocol, and standard operating procedures
• Coordinate and manage staff activities and deliverables
• Monitor and report on study implementation indicators and timelines
• Assist with the transportation of study staff and materials to study sites
• Assist with the development and ongoing refinement of study source documents and data collection tools
• Ensure Good Participatory Practices are incorporated into all day-to-day study activities
• Evaluate current and implement new project management strategies as necessary
• Maintain good relationships with community leaders and study clinic managers
• Review, investigate and interpret ongoing data collection to inform strategies for decision making
• Provide ongoing reports on the performance of the project against set milestones and in line with the study protocol