Paramedic: Prehospital Clinical Research

2 weeks ago


Stellenbosch, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full time

Duties/Pligte

The Paramedic: Prehospital Clinical Research will primarily be responsible for the design and execution of nested studies within the larger clinical trial. The incumbent will also be responsible for seeking funding to support additional research activities. The incumbent will be required to monitor and ensure compliance to data collection schedules, protocols and timelines associated with these nested studies. In addition, the incumbent will be required to work clinically to support the recruitment of patients into the parent study, and further ensure protocol compliance.
- Designing and seeking regulatory approval for nested studies within the larger clinical trial;
- Designing, executing and evaluating education modules for the parent study as well as nested studies, and ensuring that training is effective and tailored to the specific setting;
- Seeking additional funding opportunities for nested studies, or studies that stem from the parent trial;
- Communicating with study sites and other external stakeholders to ensure buy-in, compliance and success of the trial;
- Coordinating data collection and capturing all sites nationally for nested studies, and supporting other research coordinators in doing this for the parent study;
- Supporting the project manager in the preparation of internal and external reports;
- Supporting the project manager in the management and coordination of the trial personnel;
- Monitoring protocol compliance and adherence to ethical policies;
- Establishing and maintaining good working relationships between the trial personnel and emergency care personnel;
- Supervising postgraduate research.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes- At least a master's degree in emergency medicine, epidemiology, or a cognate discipline;- Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an emergency care practitioner;- Willingness to undertake PhD studies.- At least five years' demonstrable experience as a paramedic;- At least one years' demonstrable experience in the conduct of research or other larger projects;- Previous experience as supervisor of research projects at postgraduate level;- Demonstrable experience in the management and coordination of healthcare teams;- Demonstrable experience in relationship management and communication with internal and external stakeholders;- Familiarity with South African trauma systems and epidemiology;- Experience with designing, planning, executing and completing clinical research, with particular reference to studies in the prehospital setting;- Strong communication and interpersonal skills;- Advanced computer literacy;- Data collection, management and analysis;- The ability to work independently;- A valid driver's licence and willingness to travel extensively;- A valid South African passport.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling- PhD in Emergency Medicine, Epidemiology or a related discipline;- Project management certification;- Current Good Clinical Practice certification;- At least one year's demonstrable experience in the coordination of research or other larger projects;- A demonstrable publication record;- Proficiency in REDCap or other data collection/management software suites.



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