Research Assistant

4 days ago

Cape Town, 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

**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, urine)
- 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 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

**Minimum requirements**:
**Qualification**
- Grade 12

Advantageous
- Relevant Diploma or Bachelor’s degree
- HIV/TB Certificate

**Other Requirements**
- Willingness to travel

**Work Experience**:

- Minimum 1 year experience in similar role
- Experience in collecting qualitative and quantitative data
- Experiencing in data entry
- Experience in HIV/TB prevention, treatment and care
- Experience working with staff in public healthcare facilities is advantageous
- Experience with RedCap data capturing is advantageous

**Knowledge of**:

- Microsoft Office
- Research methods
- GCP training
- Afrikaans and Xhosa

**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
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to follow deadlines, accuracy, documentation, and attention to detail.
- Intermediate computer skills: including electronic mail, databases, MS Word, Excel, Windows-based programmes
- Knowledge of participant recruitment and retention strategies

**Closing Date: 27 April 2025

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