Officer: Research Ethics
4 days ago
Post Number- 8021443- Faculty/Department- University of the Western Cape -> Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research & Innovation -> Research Development & Postgraduate Support- Type of Position- Permanent - Full Time- Length of Contract Period- Location- Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)- Closing Date- 31/3/2024**Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas**
The University of the Western Cape has emerged in the past 15 years as a leading research-intensive university on the African continent. This has been achieved through a significant growth in the graduation of Masters and Doctoral students and research publication outputs; the establishment of research niche areas including centres and institutes; the hosting of 17 SA Research Chairs; primary hosting of a DST/NRF Centre of Excellence in Food Security; and a comprehensive staff development programme.
The Ethics Officer will have responsibility for all aspects of administration associated with the research ethics and research integrity procedures. The Officer will support and promote good research conduct and practices across the University.
- Making logístical arrangement for the relevant ethics committee meetings.
- Preparing and distributing the meeting pack prior to each meeting.
- Minute-taking at the meeting.
- Preparation of minutes following the meeting, as well as the coordination of any actions resulting from the meeting.
- Proactively keep track of open queries and requests for approvals. Request additional documentation as required and follow up on outstanding items where amendments re requested by the Chair.
- Advise faculty officers, Deputy Deans and other staff members on REC processes and guidelines.
- Assist the ongoing development of research ethics processes, including the introduction and implementation of new standard operating processes and policies. This will be done by offering training sessions to staff on REC processes and guidelines.
- Making logístical arrangement for other training opportunities outside of UWC, for REC members.
- Support in the preparation of Annual Report to National Health Research Ethics Council;
- Coordinate ongoing monitoring processes for projects throughout the lifecycle of the project. This includes the administering and arranging monitoring and ad hoc reviews of all approved projects.
- Undertake other such duties, commensurate with the role, as required by their Line Manager.
- Coordinate and update information in the University and Office Research Development databases to ensure that all research ethics-related documents and forms are up to date.
**Minimum Requirements**
**Minimum Requirements** (Qualification and Experience):
- A relevant National Diploma at an NQF 6 or an equivalent qualification.
- At least 3 - 5 years’ relevant experience in a higher education /research institution.
- Experience in administration of a Research Ethics Committee.
- Proficiency in MS Office and Digital Media
**Required competencies** (skills, knowledge and behavioural attributes):
- An understating of NHREC requirements and standards, guidelines relevant to clinical and research ethics.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- High level administrative and organisational skills, including demonstrated ability to prioritise a high volume workload, work to deadlines and work independently or as part of a team.
- Demonstrated experience and competence in the preparation of agendas and minutes, and drafting correspondence, discussions papers and reports.
- Evidence of experience in maintaining high levels of organization of documents, minutes and maintain quick turnaround times.
- Ability to work under pressure, take initiatives and meet deadlines.
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