Clinical Trial / Study Coordinator

University of Cape Town Lung Institute; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute seeks a Research Coordinator to manage clinical trials and coordinate participant activities. The role requires a Registered Nurse with significant experience in research projects and excellent communication skills. The position is based in Mowbray, requiring travel to various research sites.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid SANC registration.
• Minimum 5 years experience in research coordination.
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans or isiXhosa.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment strategies for research projects.
• Coordinate participant visits and clinical assessments.
• Administer data collection activities per protocol.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Computer Literacy

Team Collaboration

Education

Diploma / Degree in General Nursing Science

Post Basic Nursing Qualification

Job description

• Diploma / Degree in General Nursing Science (Registered Nurse)
• Valid Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse
• Previous Research experience / minimum 5 years experience in coordinating research projects or clinical trial / multi-site projects
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans or isiXhosa
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (both verbal and written) and time management skills.
• Computer Literacy (proficiency in MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet)
• Valid Drivers license
• Willingness to travel to various CLII research sites within Cape Town
• Ability to work in a team and to foster a collaborative relationship with local clinics and hospitals
• Credit and Criminal Clear

The following will be advantageous :

• Post Basic Nursing Qualification
• Interest in Infectious Diseases Research
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) with current GCP certification
• Previous experience working with TB patients, especially drug-resistant TB patients.
• Own reliable transport
• Proficiency in Data Management system

Responsibilities include (but not limited to) :

Study Management / Coordination :

• Oversee and ensure that effective recruitment strategies of eligible participants for research projects(s) are implemented and monitored
• Conduct and supervise participant enrolment, collection of informed consent from participants and their parents / legal guardians, information from participant folders, interviews, questionnaires and other sources in line with Good Clinical Practice
• Communication with all relevant study team members (PIs / Clinical Leads, Senior Managers, QC) to ensure study related approvals are up to date; and with sponsor to report AEs, SAEs SUSARs, etc.
• Establish, maintain contact with key stakeholders and visit research sites as part of coordinating team
• Assist in compiling and monitoring trial-related reports (recruitment / screening rates and strategies, quality logs and trackers), meeting agendas and minutes.

Clinical :

• Coordinate all participant visits for clinical examination and follow up, specific to the protocol.
• Oversee and ensure that all study-related clinical requirements are collected / completed on participants (and recorded) i.e. collection of medical history, phlebotomy, clinical assessments routine BP, urine analysis, performance of ECGs etc. to determine eligibility, and coordinate transportation of participant specimen samples to the laboratories
• Assisting with pre and post counselling for research participants
• Ensure that recruitment staff are adequately trained to explain study procedures to potential participants
• Ensure research nursing standards and participant care meet good clinical practice standards and requirements

Quality Control / Assurance and Data Control

• Oversee / administer all data collection activities (completion of Informed Consent, Case Report Forms) as per specified protocol,
• Verifying data validity - ensure the completion of all study related documentation / source documents as per protocol and GCP guidelines
• Work closely with the Quality Control and the Data team to ensure all data queries is resolved within the required timeline.
• Assess record management i.e. monitor the flow of participant files.
• Ensure that all relevant participant results are printed and filed
• Assist with archiving study records when required

Administrative / General Duties

• Oversee and coordinate the process of coordinating participant reimbursement (petty cash) for the relevant study
• Assist Manager, to identify development needs of staff, and the available training, coordinating training activities.
• Assist Manager to maintain inventory of material and supplies and order new supplies when required
• Coordinate / schedule and attend regular team and unit meetings.
• Perform other research-related duties as assigned.

Additional Information :

• Position will be based in Mowbray (incumbent will be required to travel to various research sites)
• Contract Based
• Working hours : 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

To apply, interested applicants are requested to