Project Coordinator

Aj Personnel; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health research organization in Gauteng seeks a candidate to coordinate the implementation of a clinical breast examination study in Soweto. The ideal candidate has a Matric Certificate, with 1-2 years of research experience and strong communication skills. Duties include managing study workers, ensuring adherence to protocols, and compiling progress reports. This position offers a monthly remuneration and requires engagement with the local community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of research experience managing studies.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with vulnerable populations desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the needs and implementation of the study.
• Manage study intervention field workers.
• Compile and submit study progress reports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Problem-solving

Education

Matric Certificate

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Reference : JHB

EvdM-1Background : Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health SciencesWHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectivesIn addition, WHC offers a range of products and services to Academics

Duties & Responsibilities

Main purpose of the job : To coordinate the needs and implementation components of this feasibility and acceptability study for the Soweto home-based screening clinical breast examination study Location : Soweto, Gauteng Key performance areas : Set study recruitment / enrolment and retention targets / matrix for the team and ensure that they are met Effectively manage the implementation of the study mixed methods needs analyses and pilot intervention in accordance with the study protocol Manage and coordinate study intervention field workers Identify implementation issue and report them in a time effective manner 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 Source documentation development or fine-tuning when appropriate Review of participant files for completeness Maintain a good system for reporting daily study activities Compiling and submission of study progress reports Coordinate study update meetings Assist in project planning and implement the study protocol, including all standard operating procedures Support and contribute to quality control of the qualitative study Maintain all study records in accordance with the study protocol Ensure ethical protocols and procedures are adhered to Convene meetings, liaise and communicate with partners in the communities, government and as required Maintain database files and records for the project as required

Required Minimum Education and Training

Matric Certificate

Required Minimum Work Experience

Minimum 1-2 year's research experience managing research studies or fieldwork

Desirable Additional Education, Work Experience and Personal Abilities

• Ability to function in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment and pay attention to detail
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work in a diverse team
• Computer literacy – competence in MS Word and Excel essential
• Able to exercise discretion and independent decision making
• Well organised
• Problem solver
• Experience working with vulnerable populations
• Experience of working with donor-funded projects and in a research or academic environment is an advantage
• Soweto travel and overtime / weekend may be required from time to time
• Working in under-resourced areas is required
• Ability to engage with the community in which the study is conducted

Application Process

TO APPLY : Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV 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 : 14 November

EEO Preference

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 and subsequent amendments thereto

Package & Remuneration

Monthly