Research Assistant I

3 weeks ago


Stellenbosch, South Africa The Aurum Institute Full time

Your primary role will be to participate in:
**Participant recruitment and enrolment**
- Recruit potential participants for the study
- Ensure that potential participants are provided with all the study details as described in the Participant Information Sheet.
- Administer informed consent
- Recruit and schedule appointments for study participants
- Assist study coordinator to plan recruitment schedules
- Conducting enrolment activities
- Assisting recruiters with enrolments and study procedures

**Research related activities**
- Being responsible for the proper documentation of all study activities
- Administer data collection instruments as required using REDCap
- Collect biological specimens (sputum, hair)
- Reimbursing participants and ensure the reimbursement log is completed
- Collect adherence data from electronic data monitoring devices
- Perform quality checks on collected data.
- Data query resolution
- Complete any other activities as required by the protocol or the study.
- Complete, compile and submit study case report forms (CRFs) and source documents timeously
- Ensure all records on participants are completed and accurately filed with strict adherence to documentation handling procedures
- Maintain accurate study logs related to enrolment, biological specimens and other study activities.
- Manage stock keeping of project supplies
- Report on daily/weekly activities to the Study Coordinator and meet stipulated enrolment and follow-up targets

**Participant retention**

You will also be required to retain participants by;
- Obtaining, verifying and updating detailed locator data from participant for all visits.
- If possible, reminding participants about their appointments just prior to each visit
- Following-up on participants to ensure study completion
- Recommending retention strategies to study management

**General administration**

You will be required to;
- Prepare participant files and documents.
- Safe storage and transportation of complete study documents and specimens
- Attend study meetings to report on study progress
- Other duties as assigned

**Knowledge of**:

- Microsoft Office
- Research methods
- GCP training

***Work Experience**:

- Experience in research at least 3 years
- Experience in collecting qualitative and quantitative data
- Experiencing in data entry
- Experience working with staff in public healthcare facilities is advantageous

**Minimum requirements**:
**Qualification**
- Grade 12
- Post-Matric Qualification
- Advantageous_
- Relevant Diploma or Bachelor’s degree
- HIV/TB Certificate

**Other Requirements**
- Willingness to travel
- Driver’s license and driving experience is advantageous

**Skills required**
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to solve practical problems.
- Good management and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in written and spoken English and fluency in local languages (Xhosa, Afrikaans)
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to follow deadlines, accuracy, documentation, and attention to detail.

Closing Date 5th December 2024


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