Clinical Trial Assistant I Task Clinical Research Centre
24 hours ago
**Overall Purpose of the Position**:
The clinical trial assistant (CTA) plays an important role in supporting the daily operations of clinical research studies at the research site and is responsible for a mix of administrative tasks and data management activities to ensure the efficient functioning of study activities. This position requires a detail-oriented individual who can effectively manage documentation, assist with participant interactions, and maintain high standards of data integrity.
**Key Performance Areas (KPAs) & Responsibilities include, but not limited to**:
Administrative support:
- Document Management: Maintaining Investigator Site Files (ISFs) and essential study documents through filing, scanning, and processing.
- Participant Coordination: Assisting in scheduling participant visits, coordinating and following up on referred participants from recruitment efforts, managing logistics, and ensuring seamless transportation.
- Administering the Clinical Trials Management System(s) for the site’s active studies.
- Communication: Serving as a liaison with Clinical Research Associates, Study Sponsors, and internal teams, providing timely updates and information.
- Meeting Coordination: Organizing study team meetings, taking minutes, and disseminating key information to relevant stakeholders.
- General Administration: Handling phone inquiries, managing deliveries, and providing full administrative support to the study team with various tasks.
Data Management and related administrative duties:
- Source Quality Checks: Conducting quality checks on source documents and ensuring proper organization of files by study and time point.
- Data Entry: Accurately capturing and maintaining participant visit information and screening outcomes in the Realtime database and other relevant platforms.
- Tracking and Reporting: Preparing and maintaining logs for participant screening, enrollment, demographics, and visit schedules, ensuring up-to-date records.
- Medical Report and Result Management: Tracking and printing medical reports for investigators, following up on any outstanding items and assisting with query resolution.
Study Documentation:
- Source files: Preparing and checking source files for accuracy and readiness prior to scheduled participant visits.
- Template Maintenance: Ensuring version control of study documentation, including Informed Consent forms and protocols.
- Quality Control: Conducting quality checks on completed source documents to minimize data queries and discrepancies.
Financial administration and management:
- Participant Reimbursement: Processing and maintaining logs for participant reimbursements and assist with site cash management, where relevant.
Liaison and communication:
- Collaborating with other TASK teams (IT Helpdesk, HR, Regulatory and Quality Office) to facilitate smooth operations across the organization through effective communication and in a cross-functional manner.
Additional Duties:
- Assisting team members with various internal projects and perform other related duties as required.
**Ideal Requirements**
- A BSc degree or higher qualification in Health Sciences (e.g. Life Sciences, Nursing or related discipline) (Advantageous)
- Previous experience (1 - 2 years) in clinical research, clinical trials and or similar administrative role, and data capturing preferred.
- Familiar with medical terminology and/or knowledge (Advantageous)
- Clinical trial systems knowledge and relevant experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Driver’s License (Advantageous).
- Position may require occasional travel between different sites (TASK Clinical Research Centre Primary Site).
**Key Personal Inherent Characteristics**
- Effective and Professional use of the English Language; both written and verbal.
- Clinical trial systems knowledge and relevant experience.
- Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining data integrity.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
**Details**:
**Area**:Bellville, Cape Town
**Contract Type**: 12 Months Fixed Term
**Applications Close**: 17 January 2025 **(16:00)**
TASK reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement and not fill the above-mentioned vacancy at any stage during the recruitment process.
Meeting our employment equity goals will be acknowledged during the recruitment process
**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 12 months
Application Question(s):
- What is your notice period?
- What are your gross salary expectations?
Application Deadline: 2025/01/17
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