Clinical Trial: Operations Manager (Wits RHI)

 

Recruiter:

AJ Personnel

Job Ref:

2806291793

Date posted:

Saturday, October 29, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa


JOB SUMMARY:
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Main purpose of the job:

  • To lead the implementation of a Clinical Research program strategy in line with organizational strategies and objectives, and oversee the technical direction relating to the program at an organizational level

Location:

  • Ward 21, Hillbrow Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

  • Provide visible strategic leadership both internally and externally around evidence-based good practice in Clinical Research
  • Provide oversight and management of Clinical Research Pharmacy and Laboratory
  • Implement a strategic plan for the Clinical Research Operations (Laboratory and Pharmacy) to meet the organization's needs
  • Monitor relevant clinical trials and research projects by liaising with project managers and fulfilling all duties of the principal investigator in keeping with applicable regulations
  • Evaluate progress on implementation of plans, and take corrective action where necessary
  • Compile departmental reports as and when required
  • Ensure the rollout of safe and appropriate Clinical Research approaches to all target groups
  • Write grant proposals, protocols, and ethics applications in order to fund and carry out research studies
  • Supervise conceptualization, design, and execution of research studies conducted by clinical research team members
  • Attend and participate in organizational research meetings and with stakeholders
  • Provide technical advice to Programme staff members on clinical study design
  • Write and submit research outputs for publication
  • Act as a point of contact for the Clinical Research Programme for partner organizations and manufacturers, research collaborators, donors, as well as and internally where appropriate
  • Communicate with all levels of Programme staff around clinical research inputs and outputs
  • Communicate effectively with local, regional, and international collaborators and stakeholders
  • Provide feedback to internal and external stakeholders locally, regionally, and globally. Act as a point of contact for the relevant technical area for the DoH, WHO, partner organizations, donors, and internal stakeholders Attend to all staffing requirements and administration
  • Supervise and manage the duties of subordinates to ensure optimal staff utilization and maintenance of sound labor relations
  • Set and review work plans
  • Perform and facilitate performance development and assessments
  • Identify substandard performance by team members and take necessary corrective action
  • Coach and train subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organization
  • Promote harmony, teamwork, and sharing of information

Required minimum education and training:

  • Master or Postgraduate degree in any Health Related Field

Required minimum work experience:

  • Minimum 5-7 years of senior management experience in complex projects

Professional body registration:

  • As appropriate/HPCSA or council approvals

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

  • Significant experience working in a clinical research environment, especially in clinical trails
  • Demonstrated leadership, management, and change management abilities, including the ability to manage a diverse team
  • Be a proactive agent influencing positive change with external stakeholders with the ability to develop and maintain stakeholder relationships at all levels of the Organisation and partner organizations
  • Positive, energetic team leader with an ability to adapt to complex situations, manage stress, and deliver goals pro-actively
  • Organized with a thorough and accurate approach to work attention to detail

TO APPLY:

  • Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
  • Please Apply Online and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.
  • AJ Personnel is fully POPIA Compliant.
  • 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: 08 November 2022.
  • 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.

Please note:

  • Our Client, WHC - RHI, maintains mandatory Covid-19 requirements, and as such only Covid-19 vaccinated incumbents will be considered for positions.
  • WHC, in accordance with its 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.
  • AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
  • AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

 

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