Research Administrator

University Of Cape Town Lung Institute; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cape Town Lung Institute is seeking a Research Administrator in the Centre for TB and Research Innovation Unit to help identify and recruit suitable participants and support their trial participation. This role handles day-to-day administrative requirements of clinical studies, with a fixed-term 12-month contract.

Based in Mowbray, Cape Town, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. You will work closely with clinic teams, ensure compliance with GCP, and assist with outreach and

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate / Matric or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Experience in a clinic environment.
• Sound knowledge of recruiting area.
• HIV Counselling Certificate Required.
• Excellent communication (preferably IsiXhosa) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Able to work additional hours when required to support participant safety and the integrity of research studies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pre-screening and recruitment of potential clinical trial participants.
• Assist with the informed consent process.
• Provide pre- and post-test HIV counselling and participant education.
• Support participants with TB/HIV treatment and medication adherence.
• Assist with participant follow-ups, visit reminders, and locating participants who miss appointments.
• Conduct telephone follow-ups and remote visits as required.
• Keep participant contact details and follow-up records up to date.
• Assist with filing and maintaining accurate research records in line with GCP principles.
• Assist with obtaining relevant clinic information and reviewing TB sputum results via NHLS as required.
• Support communication between participants, clinic staff, and the research team.
• Assist with outreach activities, training, meetings, and other research-related duties as required.

Skills

Clinic experience

Recruitment knowledge

HIV counselling

IsiXhosa communication

Teamwork

Willing to work extra hours

Education

National Senior Certificate / Matric or equivalent

Job description

Be part of the clinical research process by supporting participant recruitment, ongoing participant care, and the administration of clinical trials.

The UCT Lung Institute is looking for a Research Administrator within the Centre for TB and Research Innovation Unit to assist with identifying and recruiting suitable participants, support participants throughout their trial participation, and assist with the day-to-day administrative requirements of clinical research studies.

This role is offered under the University of Cape Town Lung Institute's own employment terms and conditions, which are separate from UCT conditions of service.

What you bring:

• National Senior Certificate / Matric or equivalent qualification preferred
• Experience in a clinic environment
• Sound knowledge of recruiting area
• HIV Counselling Certificate Required
• Excellent communication (preferably IsiXhosa) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Able to work additional hours when required to support participant safety and the integrity of research studies

Help turn clinical research into meaningful outcomes by supporting participants and the teams delivering important TB and HIV studies.

What you’ll own:

• Assist with pre-screening and recruitment of potential clinical trial participants.
• Assist with the informed consent process.
• Provide pre- and post-test HIV counselling and participant education.
• Support participants with TB/HIV treatment and medication adherence.
• Assist with participant follow-ups, visit reminders, and locating participants who miss appointments.
• Conduct telephone follow-ups and remote visits as required.
• Keep participant contact details and follow-up records up to date.
• Assist with filing and maintaining accurate research records in line with GCP principles.
• Assist with obtaining relevant clinic information and reviewing TB sputum results via NHLS as required.
• Support communication between participants, clinic staff, and the research team.
• Assist with outreach activities, training, meetings, and other research-related duties as required.

Where you’ll add value:

• Supporting the recruitment of suitable participants for clinical research studies.
• Providing consistent support and education to research participants.
• Strengthening participant follow-up and retention.
• Maintaining accurate and organised research documentation.
• Supporting the clinical trials team in delivering quality research activities
• Fixed Term Contract (12 Months)
• Monday to Friday | 40 hours per week
• Based in Mowbray, Cape Town

If you're interested in contributing to clinical research and supporting participants throughout their research journey, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 02 October 2026

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you haven't heard from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY STATEMENT

We are committed to equitable employment practices and diversity in the workplace. Appointments will be made in accordance with the University of Cape Town Lung Institute's Employment Equity Plan.

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