Research Assistant
2 weeks ago
The Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to join the Clinical Core team based at AHRI Durban campus. The Research Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Study coordinator with running the Clinical Core day-to-day activities and assisting the Research Nurses with coordinating study visits. The Research Assistant will also be responsible for ensuring that the Clinical Core studies are approved and all the required ethics and DOH approvals are always in place. The Research Assistant also will be responsible for taking minutes and the teams administration duties.
**Overview of Duties**
- Understand and update Study Protocols
- Facilitate follow-up visits.
- Carry out study procedures according to SOP’s and study protocol.
- Supporting study leads.
- Ensure regular liaison with all relevant stakeholders and maintain good working relationships.
- Carry out any other duties as directed by Line Manager and Principal Investigator.
**Minimum Qualifications**
- Bachelor's degree in Social Science
- A valid South African driver's license with a minimum of 2-years driving experience.
**Minimum Experience**
- A minimum of 1-2years' of experience in consenting, tracking, and coordinating research.
- Recognizable experience of working in a research setting.
- Experienced with data collection.
**Advantages**
- A good understanding of the areas from a geographic, cultural, and healthcare perspective.
- GCP compliant and knowledge of medical, research and clinical terminology.
**Skills Required**:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Accuracy and precision
- Must be able to work under pressure.
- Goal oriented able to work independent with minimum supervision/no supervision.
- Good work ethic and good organizational and interpersonal skill.
- Be committed, trustworthy, attention to detail and be able to work in a team.
**Applications Closing Date: 02 May 2024
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