Study Coordinator (Clinical Coordinator)
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- South Africa
- Closing date
- Aug 1, 2016
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- Sector
- Business and Finance, Science, Computer Science and IT
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
Job Details
STUDY COORDINATOR (Clinical Coordinator) (24 month contract - payclass 10)
INSTITUTE FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASE AND MOLECULAR MEDICINE
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
HVTN702 is a large, pivotal phase 2b/3 multi-site clinical trial that will evaluate the safety and efficacy of a novel candidate vaccine for preventing HIV-1 infection in adults in South Africa. One of the sites will be run in Khayelitsha by the University of Cape Town. We are looking for a Study Coordinator to work in our research group and co-ordinate all activities of this clinical trial team in close liaison with the site Principal Investigator.
Requirements:
- Degree or Diploma in General nursing
- 2 years study co-ordination experience on a vaccine clinical trial
- Fluency in English
- Valid Driver’s License
- Computer literate with report writing skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- The following will be advantageous.
- Good knowledge of clinical trials
- Valid GCP certificate
- Ability to communicate in isiXhosa
Responsibilities:
- Implementation of the vaccine trial protocol
- Staff management inclusive of staff performance
- Liaison with community stakeholders and close liaison with other team leaders
- Writing and implementation of SOPs and quality control systems with regard to data collection and management
- Support participant recruitment and retention strategies
- Writing of reports and doing presentations at meetings
- Complete and lead all required online learning
The annual cost of employment, is between R243 577 and R 394 072 dependent on experience and qualification.
Telephone: 021 4066700
Website: www.hr.uct.ac.za
Reference number: E60718
Closing date: 30 July 2016
UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at http://www.uct.ac.za/downloads/uct.ac.za/about/policies/eepolicy.pdf.
For this post we seek particularly to attract Black African candidates. UCT reserves the right not to appoint.
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