Research Assistant

4 days ago

Hillcrest, South Africa THINK Full time

THINK is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those vulnerable populations worldwide. As a health delivery and research organisation, THINK engages with the local community, government consortia, and international funders to provide care and carry out cutting-edge clinical research that has already contributed to changing treatment guidelines internationally and locally.

THINK is looking for a qualified Research Assistant to join our team and contribute to the implementation of high-quality qualitative research under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. As a Research Assistant, you will be responsible for data collection, including conducting focus group discussions and interviews, as well as project coordination and participant recruitment. Join us in advancing scientific knowledge and making a difference through impactful qualitative research.

**Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to**:

- Assist in conducting high-level research on approved research projects which meets peer review requirements.
- Contribute towards the successful delivery of research projects that aim to enhance Research, Development and Innovation.
- Actively participate and contribute towards the successful completion of large-scale research projects as part of a research team.
- Provide any research assistance required by the research project team.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of methods of data collection, such as questionnaires, surveys or interviews to meet the requirements of the research study.
- Assist in the implementation of appropriate analytical methodologies in order to analyse research data and form conclusions.
- Contribute towards the delivery of high-quality research results and reports within agreed deadlines and timescales.
- Assist in the preparation of professional research proposals to secure research projects.
- Prepare progress reports on the status of ongoing research studies and share timeously with relevant stakeholders.
- Assist in the preparation of publications and reports containing research findings for the express purpose of publishing the findings in refereed journals, scholarly book chapters or conference papers.
- Proactively raise any threats to the successful completion of the research study and take corrective measures where necessary.
- Contribute towards continuously ensuring that all research practices and processes are geared towards the cutting-edge delivery of research that contributes towards the public good. Assist in conducting high-level research on approved research projects which meets peer review requirements.
- Contribute towards the successful delivery of research projects that aim to enhance Research and Development and Innovation.
- Ensure proper alignment of all research studies with the objectives of the organisation.
- Contribute towards the creation of a Research Centre of Excellence that provides cutting-edge research solutions.
- Contribute towards the creation of research quality standards that align to the strategic objectives of the organisation.
- Continuously strive to exceed all quality standards in all research studies undertaken.
- Embark on continuous development initiatives aimed at automating research practices and employing cutting-edge technologies.
- Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation’s reputation.
- Convene and attend meetings and present relevant information to stakeholders when required.
- Ensure the provision of excellent customer service.
- Resolve queries and problems within span of control and within agreed time frames.
- Follow up on unresolved queries and complaints where required.
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders regarding follow-up of information, as required.
- Manage internal and external relationships to ensure that research best practices are implemented across the organisation.
- Ensure strict adherence to all research requirements.
- Maintain ethical and GCP principles throughout research conduct.
- Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks for the organisation.
- Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit and regulatory requirements where necessary.
- Maintain quality risk management standards in line with regulatory requirements.
- Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimize business risk and ensure business continuity.
- Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.

**Requirements**:

- Degree in Research related field such as Social Sciences or equivalent.
- GCP Certification.
- 2 years of Social Science experience.
- Computer literate.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Master's Degree i

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