Clinical Research Worker
clinical research worker
Annual salary (based on experience and relevant qualifications): R144,375 – R195,766
Location: Ndevana Community Research Site
Department : Research Unit
Reporting to: Senior Studies Coordinator
Main purpose of the position:
The primary objective of this position is to provide support and assistance in research activities in accordance with Good Clinical Practices (GCP), study protocol, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in clinical trials.
Scope of work:
• Recruitment and selection of potential study participants.
• Provide basic HIV/ARV/PrEP education to participants individually and in group sessions.
• Manage informed consent/assent.
• Provide specific advice on research protocols.
• Provide pre and post HIV counseling and risk reduction questions.
• Provide HIV testing services to clients in accordance with Department of Health policies and standards.
guidelines.
• Provide advice on social damages.
• Complete and update the participant locator and contact information.
• Interview study participants and administer participant questionnaires.
• Transcription and translation of the interviews with the participants.
• Translation of study documents, back translation and proofreading.
• Act as translator when necessary.
• Provision of snacks to study participants.
• Appointment scheduling for study participants.
• Reimbursement of study participants.
• Collection, collation and data management.
• Ensure that source documents are completed according to the Study Protocol, Study SOPs, and GCP guidelines.
• Management of electronic data devices and transfer of data to secure electronic storage.
• Assist with quality control (QC) procedures.
• Maintenance of study documents/records, including archiving and archiving.
• Help with the acquisition of items required by the study site.
• Supervision of the supply chain and management of studio assets. Administrative tasks, including printing study documents, photocopying and recording meetings.
minutes, organizing airtime/data for study devices, making lists.
• Communication with study participants, including being responsible for “emergency contact.”
cell’ on a rotating basis.
• Make home visits when required.
• Educate clients, families, and the community on HIV-related issues.
• Participate during community awareness events and campaigns.
• Other reasonable tasks as requested by the study coordinator, administrator, or study investigator.
Ratings:
• Grade 12.
• HIV testing and counseling certification.
• Certificate in Good Clinical Practices (advantageous).
Work/Industrial Experience Required:
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in research/clinical trial settings.
• Experience in advising research participants.
• A working knowledge of an adolescent friendly clinical environment would be
advantageous.
Additional requirements
• Driving license code 8 (advantageous).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in reading, speaking and writing isiXhosa and English.
• Availability to work irregular hours, including weekends, when necessary.
• Familiarity and in-depth knowledge of the Ndevana community.
Applicants are informed that the Professional Development Foundation has chosen
implement a mandatory vaccination policy against COVID-19 to protect the health and safety of its
employees, faculty, students, customers, and others who work, train, or receive other services
of FPD.
Application closing date: April 4, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
Applicants must send a motivation letter and CV to
recruiting@foundation.co.za
For inquiries, please contact Leah Maenetja at leahm@foundation.co.za.
Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews. if you haven’t been
contacted within one month after the closing date of this announcement, agree that your
the application was unsuccessful.