Clinical Trial Assistant

2 weeks ago

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

Additional information:

  • The Mycology Division aims to improve the outcomes of people affected by serious, life-threatening fungal diseases in South Africa and the African region through public health-focused epidemiological, clinical, and basic science research and innovation
  • It currently manages a number of clinical trials and research projects
  • As part of the Division's core and nested work, it seeks to appoint a qualified Clinical Trial Assistant to participate in a number of vital roles and assist in realizing the vision of the Division

Main purpose of the job:

  • To Facilitate the recruitment, enrolment, and follow-up of patients
  • Coordinate patient referral for peripheral facilities to the central enrolment site, assist with various research-related administrative tasks, and act as patient advocate by supporting and assisting patients as required

Location:

  • King Edward Hospital, Durban

Key performance areas:

  • Use of electronic databases to screen and contact patients for recruitment into the EFFECT study at different healthcare facilities
  • Conduct any pre-study telephonic and/or in-person screening for potential participants (HIV testing, urine pregnancy tests, detailed history taking)
  • Actively assist and participate in the various stages of the screening and enrolment process and communicate with the study doctor and study nurse throughout the process
  • Record all data obtained and maintain all data and case report forms, both paper and electronic
  • Assist in explaining the study to patients and obtaining informed consent
  • Assist with collecting study medication and explaining to patients how to use the study medication, including completion of a medication diary
  • Assist with the follow-up of participants, review and documenting participants' progress and challenges
  • Maintain confidentiality of all participants' study information
  • Ensure that accurate and complete records are kept with regard to study recruitment, screening, losses to the study, and enrolment (paper and electronic)
  • Assist in the preparation of study materials e.g. participant folders
  • Assist with stock counts and replenishment of study equipment

Required minimum education and training:

  • Grade 12
  • Basic knowledge of HIV & AIDS
  • Computer literacy in MS Office

Required minimum work experience:

  • Minimum 1 year experience in counselling/advocacy work as an HIV Counsellor or similar
  • Experience in clinical trials would be advantageous

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

  • Certification in good clinical practice is advantageous
  • Certificate/qualification in HIV counseling and testing is advantageous
  • Experience working in a research environment
  • Prior experience using the NHLS Labtrack/ TrackCare database is advantageous
  • Good written and verbal communication skills, preferably both in English and isiZulu
  • Good administrative skills
  • An ordered and systematic approach with good organizational skills
  • Tactful, respectful, and able to maintain confidentiality
  • Self-motivated and takes initiative- will be required to work independently much of the time
  • Able to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Driver's license and own car

TO APPLY:

  • Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
  • Please Apply Online.
  • Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
  • The closing date for all applications: 06 June 2024.
  • Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
  • Note WHC, in accordance with their 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.

Please note:

  • AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
  • 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.
  • AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

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