Clinical Associate (12 Months Contract - Wits Planetary Health Research)

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POSITION INFO:

Main purpose of the job:

• To ensure accurate mapping of clinical trial data into a harmonised database, support data acquisition processes, apply for ethics notifications, and assist senior staff in improving the data harmonisation platform from a clinical standpoint

Location:

• Parktown – Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

• Accurately map variables against the HEAT centre codebook
• Understand clinical and demographic variables in the study
• Coordinate with data providers for timely and actuate data acquisition
• Apply for ethics notifications and ensure compliance with ethical guidelines
• collaborate with senior staff to improve the data harmonisation platform
• Address issues in data mapping and harmonisation proactively
• Perform regular quality checks on data mappings and harmonised datasets
• Ensure clinical records and data mappings are maintained as per GCP regulations
• Generate regular reports on data mapping progress and quality checks

Required minimum education and training:

• Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice (BCMP) Degree

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum of 1 – 2 years’ experience in an administrative role

Professional body registration:

• Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate would be advantageous
• Own reliable transport would be advantageous
• Should be able to work under pressure and adhere to strict work deadlines
• Incumbent should maintain diplomacy, confidentiality and professionalism at all times
• Strong managerial and organisational skills with attention to detail
• Should be comfortable with using technology to streamline processes

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
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• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications: 02 August 2024.
• Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note:

• AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

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