Project Coordinator (Control) - (FTC) - (Wits NCDRD)

Main purpose of the job:

• To coordinate the control arm of a randomized controlled trial (RCT), Ntshembo
• Intervention to optimize adolescent BMI pre-conception to address the double burden of malnutrition: An RCT in rural and urban South Africa

Location:

• DPHRU - Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Soweto

Key performance areas:

• Set study recruitment/enrolment and retention targets/matrix for the team and ensure that they are met
• Effectively manage the rollout of control material in accordance with the study protocol
• Review data as set out by the study protocol
• Manage the day-to-day running of the control arm of the study
• Manage scheduled and unscheduled patient visits and appointments where required in accordance with the study protocol
• Conduct protocol, SSP, SOP, and any study-related training for staff
• Manage regulatory and ethics-related matters for the study
• CRF and Source Documentation development when appropriate
• Review of participant files for completeness
• Maintain and update the Investigator Site File
• Maintain a good system for reporting daily study activities
• Compiling and submission of study progress reports
• Coordinate study update meetings Assist in project planning and implement the study protocol, including all standard operating procedures
• Support and contribute to quality control of the qualitative study
• Maintain all study records in accordance with the study protocol
• Ensure ethical protocols and procedures are adhered to
• Convene meetings, liaise, and communicate with partners in the communities, and government as required
• Maintain database files and records for the project as required

Required minimum education and training:

• Grade 12
• Post Matric qualification in healthcare with research experience
• Driver’s license and able to drive

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum 1-2 years experience
• Research experience and/or experience managing research studies or fieldwork

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• Staff supervisory experience and/or experience managing research studies or fieldwork would be an advantage
• Ability to function in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment and pay attention to detail
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a diverse team
• Computer literacy – competence in MS Word and Excel essential
• Able to exercise discretion and independent decision making
• Well organized
• Problem solver
• Experience working with adolescents and vulnerable populations
• Experience in working with donor-funded projects and in a research or academic environment is an advantage
• National travel and overtime/weekend may be required from time to time
• Working in under-resourced areas is required
• Ability to engage with the community in which the study is conducted

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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• The closing date for all applications: 01 September 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 - NCDRD, 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.
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