Study Coordinator - Somkhele at Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI)

Description

AHRI is looking for the Study Coordinator who will be based at Somkhele in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for the implementation of evaluation of the role of tongue swabs to optimize TUTT implementation - an observational study (TUTTPlus). The candidate will develop, implement, and coordinate research and administrative procedures for the successful management of the TUTTPlus project.

The successful candidate will also, when required, provide care to research participants and ensure clinical governance standards are met in line with Good Clinical Practice guidelines. The role requires a professional with comprehensive technical knowledge related to clinical research, who has an efficient and systematic approach, with the capacity to grow, learn and multitask. 

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications 

• Degree in Nursing, Clinical Medical Practice or Social Science
• Computer Literacy
• Valid driver’s license. Must have been driving for longer than 2-years
• Written and spoken fluency in English and isiZulu

Minimum Experience

• Experience in clinical research
• A minimum of 2-3years’ experience coordinating a project and supervision of junior staff members. 
• Experience in clinical trials is an added advantage 
• Good Clinical Practice is an added advantage