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POSITION INFO:
Study Co-ordinator – 2-Year Fixed Term Contract
Location: Durban
Job Description:
An established, globally recognised research organisation based in Durban is seeking a Study Co-ordinator to support clinical trial activities. The organisation conducts cutting-edge research in HIV, TB, and COVID-19 across multiple clinical research sites in KwaZulu-Natal.
The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and managing Phase 1 and 2 clinical trial activities at the eThekwini Clinical Research Site, ensuring studies are conducted efficiently and in compliance with regulatory standards.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a health-related field
- Honours, Master’s, or PhD in Public Health or Basic/Clinical Science advantageous
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role within a research environment
- Clinical trial experience (involvement in or management of at least one trial)
- Experience with protocol writing and preparation of study documentation (SOPs, CRFs, LRFs)
- Experience with regulatory submissions (e.g. SAHPRA, BREC)
- Strong knowledge of HIV/AIDS and/or TB research
- Sound understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and clinical trial processes
- Leadership and people management experience
- Strong research focus; publication record advantageous
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee study administration, including daily operations, team management, reporting, and stakeholder engagement
- Coordinate and facilitate study-related training for staff
- Prepare and submit regulatory documentation and manage approval processes
- Ensure quality control of all study-related documentation
- Participate in meetings, conference calls, and stakeholder engagements
- Compile and submit study progress reports and related documentation
- Maintain and update the Investigator Site File
If you meet the above requirements and are looking to contribute to impactful research, we encourage you to apply.
