Research Study Coordinator

7 hours ago

Durban, South Africa Africa Health Research Institute Full time

The AHRI Research Study Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the management, coordination and execution of functions related to the implementation and monitoring of TB, HIV and COVID-19 research projects in the KZN region. The Research Study Coordinator will supervise and oversee the research study team and/or research assistant(s) to provide overall coordination of clinical study implementation activities. The Research Study Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and administration of clinical research studies under the direction of the Clinical Research Department Program Manager and the Principal Investigator. The Research Study coordinator will implement, and coordinate research and administrative procedures for the successful management of clinical studies. The incumbent will perform diverse administrative duties requiring analysis, sound judgment, and knowledge of study specific protocols. They will be charge with assisting with regulatory updates and submissions, and any other research related regulatory requirements. The incumbent will also be required to request, handle, and coordinate reimbursements across studies.

The incumbent will be based at the AHRI Durban campus but may be required to travel between AHRI-Durban campus and AHRI- Somkhele campus to provide oversight and monitoring of clinical research activities.

**Overview of duties**:

- Participate in study team meetings as required and provide constructive feedback and support to other team members
- Liaise with staff at research sites and where necessary at other clinical sites.
- Quality control/Quality Assurance and data collection oversight
- Ensure that corrective and preventative action is done timeously
- Assist with site QC processes: Complete other QC checks as required.
- Co-ordinate research activities related to the implementation of the multiple study protocols at the site
- Site infrastructure supervision of teams and maintenance
- Monitoring and supervision of informed consent procedures across studies
- Ensuring documentation management and corrective action on internal/external monitoring reports
- Developing study specific standard operating best practices for clinical study sites and ensure they meet all local and/ international regulations
- Ensuring implementation, monitoring and updating Standard Operating Procedures, (SOPs) for all protocol procedures, as per GCP
- Managing risk assessments to ensure that study participants and AHRI are protected, and risks are mitigated for studies conducted
- Ensuring recruitment and retention efforts are optimized and amended as needed through study progression
- Training and supervision of research teams and assisting Project Managers/Program Manager with setting and assessing key performance areas of staff
- Assisting Project Managers/Program Manager with preparation and submission of documentation to Ethics and Regulatory authorities
- Assisting with scientific report writing/publications and presentations
- Compile reports to PIs, collaborators, sponsors and funders etc as needed
- Assist with compiling of budgets when required
- Supervision of participant re-imbursement & reconcile cash close-outs

**Minimum Qualifications**
1. Post Graduate qualification in a Health or Social Science discipline
2. Must possess a valid South African Code B Driver’s License and own vehicle

**Minimum Experience**
1. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in clinical research setting of which 2 years’ experience must be coordinating research studies

**Skills Required**:
1. Good verbal and written communication skills in English;
2. Accuracy and precision; detail orientated
3. Must be able to work under pressure;
4. Social perceptiveness - Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do;
5. Creative, can take initiative, can solve problems;
6. Active listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times;
7. Must be organized, possess the ability to prioritise, take initiative and commit to the completion of each assigned project;
8. Ability to work under pressure and to deal with a large number of staff from different backgrounds and with different requirements;
9. Time Management - Managing ones’ own time and the time of others;
10. Ability to plan and organise work and meet deadlines; able to prioritise and multi-task
11. Systematic, careful and compliant as well as be dependable, persistent, communicative and friendly;
12. Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Understanding legal contracts and terminology;
As part of AHRI’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and to increase the safety of our staff, this position has been classified as a high-risk position and as such applicants will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 when app

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