Description:
Main purpose of the job:To provide support to the research team and to patients who have been recruited in research studies To facilitate and aid in the recruitment and follow-up of study participants which will require them to work flexibly to ensure the successful working of studies They will also act as a patient advocate providing support and assistance as required and assist in the co-ordination and management of a portfolio of clinical research studies More information:
The Mycology Division aims to improve the outcomes of people affected by serious, life- threatening fungal diseases in South Africa and the African region through public health-focused epidemiological, clinical and basic science research and innovation Their work also stretches to other important infectious diseases Location:
Helen Joseph Hospital & Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Johannesburg Key Performance Areas:
Recruitment, screening and follow-up:
Conduct any pre-study entry evaluation for potential participants Ensure that patients who need referral to other health care services are duly referred Obtain participants or next of kins informed consent before commencement of any study related activities Assist with the follow-up of participants, including conducting follow-up visits at their homes when necessary Maintain confidentiality of all participants study informationClinical assessment:
Carry out planned care and assessments as required by the study protocol without direct supervision Assist in all clinical aspects of the study, including venepuncture, swab collection, blood or urine sample processing, and clinical observation Record accurately all data obtained throughout the study and maintain all data and case report forms, both paper and electronicAdministration:
Contribute to the day-to-day management of research studies, ensuring compliance with international standards of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), with the Site Medical Officer, Site PI, research nurse and laboratory staff Assist in the preparation of study materials Participate in the training and induction of all new members of the team, and to support appropriate training and development opportunities in line with role requirements Ensure that records are kept in regard to study recruitment, screening, losses to the study and enrolment Required minimum education and training:
Honours degree in Science, Public Health, Economics, Social Science, Development studies or Social Development Studies desirable Training and qualification to provide voluntary HIV counselling and testing (VCT) Required minimu
31 Mar 2025;
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