Study Coordinator (4 Months Fixed Term Contract Wrhi)

Ajpersonnel; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Pretoria seeks a project coordinator to support the Evaluation of Long Acting Injectable and Teen clubs project. This role involves coordination of staff, oversight of research interventions, and collaboration with various stakeholders. A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required along with 2-3 years of relevant experience. The position is contract-based with a focus on improving health outcomes for adolescents.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years relevant experience in a research environment and coordinating different studies.
• Previous experience as a study or project coordinator.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of the LAI and Teen clubs project.
• Work closely with clinic staff and study management team.
• Provide oversight and guidance on research interventions.
• Lead and coordinate Peer Navigators and nurses.
• Participate in regular team meetings and maintain partnerships.
• Perform quality assurance activities in accordance with protocols.

Skills

IVR

SOAP

Avaya

Solaris

Cost Accounting Standards

Database Design

Hibernate

ITIL

Weblogic

Express.js

Contracts

ASP

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Background

The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African‑led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges. It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV, its related problems, sexual and reproductive health and vaccinology.

Main Purpose of the Job

To support implementation of the Evaluation of Long Acting Injectable (LAI) and Teen clubs in adolescents (ATTUNE) project taking place across 4 Clinics in Tshwane.

Location

Tshwane

Key Performance Areas

• Work closely with clinic staff and study management team to implement, monitor and evaluate study processes.
• Provide oversight and guidance on the research interventions conducted by the peer navigators, RSAs and nursing staff.
• Lead and coordinate Peer Navigators in the provision of psychosocial support, HIV education, appointment reminders, adherence support, sexual and reproductive health and health‑care navigation.
• Lead and coordinate nurses in the collection of samples and possibly in the administration of long‑acting injectable ART (LAI).
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of activities ensuring compliance with relevant protocols and guidelines.
• Provide support and mentorship to the Peer Navigators fostering their professional growth and development.
• Participate in regular team meetings across provinces and contribute to the overall success of the LAI‑ATTUNE project.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team and liaise with Community Representatives, Community Engagement Department of Health, Shandukani, CRS and other key stakeholders, maintaining good partnerships between Wits RHI, DoH and other stakeholders.
• Work closely with social workers in handling and solving cases referred by Peer Navigators.
• Support the PI in monitoring the progress of the project ensuring timely delivery of milestones.
• Coordinate communication between Peer Navigators, Social Science and the Clinical Team across the four sites.
• Provide oversight of the research interventions executed by the peer navigators, CRAs and nurses under the guidance of the PI.
• Coordinate and troubleshoot operational activities.
• Perform quality assurance activities in accordance with the unit’s Clinical Quality Management Plan (CQMP), sponsor regulatory requirements and ICH‑GCP requirements.
• Liaise with sponsors as the first point of contact at the site, especially when new projects start.
• Collect and analyse site data and submit appropriate reports to the management team.
• Provide regular study performance updates to staff.
• Integrate feedback into the project implementation plan and subsequent progress reports.
• Identify and escalation sites issues to the management team as needed.
• Contribute to the development of study‑wide communications resources.
• Ensure all key personnel are trained and maintain documentation on the same for audit purposes.
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, feedback and support to staff.
• Participate in ongoing mentorship programmes initiated by other Wits RHI stakeholders.
• Work with the study management team to periodically assess the quality of services offered at all four sites through the study.
• Develop work plans with clear timelines for addressing the identified needs and priorities.

Required Minimum Education and Training

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing; Nurse Clinician able to perform phlebotomy.

Required Minimum Work Experience

• 2‑3 years relevant experience in a research environment and coordinating different studies.
• Previous experience as a study or project coordinator.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Desirable Additional Education, Work Experience and Personal Abilities

• Quality Assurance and Control experience desirable.
• GCP training.
• Able to work independently in a high‑pressure environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in large, complex, multi‑departmental cross‑functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi‑task and pay attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.

Apply

Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, submit a detailed updated CV. Please apply online and complete your registration via our website to create your permanent profile. Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date will be considered unsuccessful. Closing date: 21 October 2025. No CV will be accepted after the closing date.

EEO Statement

• 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.
• 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

IC

Key Skills

• IVR
• SOAP
• Avaya
• Solaris
• Cost Accounting Standards
• Database Design
• Hibernate
• ITIL
• Weblogic
• Express.js
• Contracts
• ASP

Employment Type

Contract

Experience

Years

Vacancy

1