Project Coordinator

Main purpose of the job:To coordinate the needs and implementation components of this feasibility and acceptability study for the Soweto home-based screening clinical breast examination studyLocation:Soweto, GautengKey performance areas: Set study recruitment/enrolment and retention targets/matrix for the team and ensure that they are metEffectively manage the implementation of the study mixed methods needs analyses and pilot intervention in accordance with the study protocolManage and coordinate study intervention field workersIdentify implementation issue and report them in a time effective mannerReview data as set out by the study protocolManage day-to-day running of the studyManage scheduled and unscheduled patient visits and appointments where required in accordance with study protocolConduct protocol, SSP, SOP and any study related training for staffManage regulatory and ethics related matters for the studySource documentation development or fine-tuning when appropriateReview of participant files for completenessMaintain a good system for reporting daily study activitiesCompiling and submission of study progress reportsCoordinate study update meetingsAssist in project planning and implement the study protocol, including all standard operating proceduresSupport and contribute to quality control of the qualitative studyMaintain all study records in accordance with the study protocolEnsure ethical protocols and procedures are adhered toConvene meetings, liaise and communicate with partners in the communities, government and as requiredMaintain database files and records for the project as requiredRequired minimum education and training: Matric CertificateFluent in English and/or Zulu/SesothoRequired minimum work experience: Minimum 1-2 years research experience managing research studies or fieldworkDesirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:Ability to function in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment and pay attention to detailGood interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a diverse teamComputer literacy competence in MS Word and Excel essentialAble to exercise discretion and independent decision makingWell organisedProblem solverExperience working with vulnerable populationsExperience of working with donor-funded projects and in a research or academic environment is an advantageSoweto travel and overtime/weekend may be required from time to timeWorking in under-resourced areas is requiredAbility to engage with the community in which the study is conductedTO APPLY:Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CVPlease Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditionsThis will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNELHowever, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job marketPlease take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective positionWits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidatesCandidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessfulClosing date: 14 November 2025Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing datePlease note:WHC, in accordance with its 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 theretoAJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health ConsortiumAJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position