Study Coordinator - Masiphumelele at Desmond Tutu Health Foundation

Requirements

• Health/ Science Tertiary Degree related qualification
• Minimum of two years of experience in clinical research
• Experience working on adolescent studies
• Fluent in isiXhosa
• Attention to detail
• Ability to solve problems
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet)
• Excellent communications skills (verbal and written)
• Planning and organizing skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong decision-making skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure

Advantageous:

• Project management experience
• Knowledge of HIV/ TB/ STI’s
• Experience working on mental health studies
• Experience of working in community-based environment
• Valid Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate 

Responsibilities:

Mental health study Management

• The successful implementation and execution of mental health studies, protocols and SOPs to ensure smooth and successful running of studies from start up to archiving
• Responsible for staff training (including documentation) and oversight, data collection, and other administrative tasks Managing regulatory submissions
• Ensure that QC/ QA processes are followed

Qualitative data collection, coding and analysis 

• Conduct qualitative interviews, focus groups and participatory workshops with participants
• Assist with coding analysis and dissemination of qualitative data

Communication

• Maintain a positive relationship between site staff, between staff and participants and staff and any external stakeholders
• Report regularly to PI and Site Lead and keep them updated on study-related issues and challenges
• Administrative and academic support
• Assist PI with literature reviews, presentations and other research tasks
• Perform administrative duties related to study procurement, pay