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Position Title:  Study Coordinator

Requisition ID:  641
Department:  Faculty of Health Sciences
City:  Cape Town

STUDY COORDINATOR

(T2 Contract – 25 Months)

 

Pathology, SATVI

 

Faculty of Health Sciences

 

 

The South African Tuberculosis Vaccine Initiative (SATVI), located within the Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for a 25-month contract as a Study Coordinator. The position is based at the SATVI Project Office in Worcester and this office works on projects to determine Tuberculosis infection and disease status in study populations.

 

Requirements for the job:

  • Qualification as a Registered Nurse (Degree/Diploma)
  • At least 3 years’ experience working in a Clinical Research Study  
  • Experience in planning, implementation, start-up, enrolment, follow-up study closure and database lock in a health care setting
  • Current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidelines (SA and ICH) Certificate
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills including fluency in English (written and spoken) and either Afrikaans or Xhosa
  • Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)
  • Computer Literate (Microsoft Packages)
  • Valid Driver’s License and actively driving a light motor vehicle

 

The following will be advantageous:

  • Good record keeping skills and experience
  • Good decision making and prioritising capabilities
  • Project Management skills
  • Ability to work across a multidisciplinary team
  • Reside or have knowledge of the Cape Winelands East region
  • Managing HR issues in a diverse team
  • Decision-making & problem-solving skills
  • Adaptable to constantly changing environment
  • Clinical research experience in Tuberculosis 
  • Human Subject Protection (HSP) Certificate

 

Responsibilities:

  • All on-site project co-ordination activities associated with the efficient collection of data
  • Leadership and personnel management
  • General study administration
  • Quality control as well as data management with the scientific and clinical guidance from the Principal Investigator
  • Participant management
  • Community liaison

 

For detailed information on this post, please view the job description on the following link: (View).

 

The annual cost of employment for 2023, including benefits is between R465 633 and R547 802, and is under review for 2024. 

 

To apply, click the 'apply' button to create a profile and submit your application. 

 

Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

  • Motivational letter that speaks to the requirements of the position
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Qualification as Registered Nurse,
  • Current GCP certificate
  • SANC registration
  • Scanned copy of driver’s license.
  • Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address and telephone number

 

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency and pre-placement-medical assessments.  References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.

 

Any enquiries for the position to be addressed to Ms Tracy Moore at recruitment05@uct.ac.za or 021 650 4505.

 

Closing date:              22 May 2024      

 

Website:                     http://www.health.uct.ac.za

 

Reference number:    ID641

 

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at https://uct.ac.za/media/9482.

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.

 

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