Study Coordinator (12 Months Fixed Term Wits PHRU)

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Job Location:

Soweto - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Background:

The Perinatal HIV Research Unit (Wits PHRU) was established in 1996
The Perinatal HIV Research Unit has been involved in research training policy formation and advocacy in issues concerning HIV-positive women and their children
In recent years the work of the unit has expanded beyond the original focus of mother-to-child transmission of HIV

Main purpose of the job:

To administer maintain and coordinate the logistical aspect of the studies in the Paediatric team according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) study Protocol and Standard Operating Procedures and to act as a pivotal point of contact for the clinical trial team and the sponsor

Location:

PHRU Chris Hani Baragwanath New Nurses Home Soweto

Key performance areas:

Set study recruitment and enrolment targets/matrix for the team and ensure that they are met
Review data as set out by the study protocol
Manage day-to-day running of the study
Manage scheduled and unscheduled patient visits and appointments where required in accordance with study protocol
Conduct protocol SSP SOP and any study related training for staff
Manage regulatory and ethics related matters for the study
Stakeholder management i.e. Sponsor Laboratory Pharmacy and Monitors
QCMP and DQMP management
Perform clinical duties as and when required
CRF and Source Documentation development
Review of participant files for completeness
Maintain and update the Investigator Site File
Maintain a good system for reporting daily study activities
Site supervision and management
Petty cash management
Compiling and submission of study progress reports
Coordinate study update meetings

Required minimum education and training:

Qualified as a Registered Nurse or a Clinical Associate

Professional Body Registration:

Registered with the South African Nursing Council or the HPCSA if a Clinical Associate

Required minimum work experience:

2 years experience in a clinical research environment

Desirable additional education work experience and personal abilities:

Computer literacy - competence in MS Word and Excel essential
Staff supervisory and management experience
The ability to speak local languages
Able to exercise discretion and independent decision making
Empathy and understanding for people living with HIV/AIDS
Ability to work under pressure

TO APPLY:

Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above you may submit a detailed updated CV including a Cover letter
Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions
This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL
However you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market
Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position
Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates
Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful
Closing date: 22 May 2026
Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date

Please note:

WHC in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto
AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position

Required Experience:

Background:The Perinatal HIV Research Unit (Wits PHRU) was established in 1996The Perinatal HIV Research Unit has been involved in research training policy formation and advocacy in issues concerning HIV-positive women and their childrenIn recent years the work of the unit has expanded beyond the or...

Background:

The Perinatal HIV Research Unit (Wits PHRU) was established in 1996
The Perinatal HIV Research Unit has been involved in research training policy formation and advocacy in issues concerning HIV-positive women and their children
In recent years the work of the unit has expanded beyond the original focus of mother-to-child transmission of HIV

Main purpose of the job:

To administer maintain and coordinate the logistical aspect of the studies in the Paediatric team according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) study Protocol and Standard Operating Procedures and to act as a pivotal point of contact for the clinical trial team and the sponsor

Location:

PHRU Chris Hani Baragwanath New Nurses Home Soweto

Key performance areas:

Set study recruitment and enrolment targets/matrix for the team and ensure that they are met
Review data as set out by the study protocol
Manage day-to-day running of the study
Manage scheduled and unscheduled patient visits and appointments where required in accordance with study protocol
Conduct protocol SSP SOP and any study related training for staff
Manage regulatory and ethics related matters for the study
Stakeholder management i.e. Sponsor Laboratory Pharmacy and Monitors
QCMP and DQMP management
Perform clinical duties as and when required
CRF and Source Documentation development
Review of participant files for completeness
Maintain and update the Investigator Site File
Maintain a good system for reporting daily study activities
Site supervision and management
Petty cash management
Compiling and submission of study progress reports
Coordinate study update meetings

Required minimum education and training:

Qualified as a Registered Nurse or a Clinical Associate

Professional Body Registration:

Registered with the South African Nursing Council or the HPCSA if a Clinical Associate

Required minimum work experience:

2 years experience in a clinical research environment

Desirable additional education work experience and personal abilities:

Computer literacy - competence in MS Word and Excel essential
Staff supervisory and management experience
The ability to speak local languages
Able to exercise discretion and independent decision making
Empathy and understanding for people living with HIV/AIDS
Ability to work under pressure

TO APPLY:

Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above you may submit a detailed updated CV including a Cover letter
Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions
This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL
However you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market
Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position
Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates
Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful
Closing date: 22 May 2026
Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date

Please note:

WHC in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto
AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position

Required Experience:

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