Hillbrow: Project Manager (Study Coordinator HEALTHCARE x2 positions – Wits RHI)

Main purpose of the job: Support clinical trials in all phases including start-up, implementation and close -out Lead the project coordination for recruitment, retention, data quality, and operations Location: Wits RHI – 22 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Johannesburg Key performance areas: Support clinical trials in all phases including start -up, implementation and close-out Lead the project coordination for recruitment, retention, data quality, and operations Develop/Review work plan and other strategic project documents for the effective implementation of the project Work with colleagues to enhance project goals and outputs Identify the needs (inputs outputs) of the relevant project Coordinate with external agencies such as public health and NGO partners, regulatory bodies, donor monitoring and auditing agencies and others, as necessary Develop and manage participant/beneficiary recruitment and retention strategies Support the development of data management/monitoring and evaluation plans Support project reporting Develop and maintain project information systems Develop project tools such as SOPs, informed consents, participant/beneficiary information materials, technical guidelines, best practice documents, and other documents as required Coordinate and troubleshoot operational activities such as Laboratory activities, Pharmacy, IT, and Procurement etc. Conduct training on project processes and activities Manage staff to ensure optimal staff utilisation and maintenance of sound labour relations Effective self-management Required minimum education and training: Masters Degree in relevant Health related field Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Additional qualifications and/or experience will be an advantage Required minimum work experience: At least 4-6 years of experience in clinical trials, of which at least 2 years of experience as a Study Coordinator Experience with HIV/STI Clinical trials Experience with DAIDS/Network studies Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities: Good quality assurance experience Ordered, systematic and analytical in approach to research Organized with a thorough and accurate approach to work Good communication and detail orientation Attention to detail TO APPLY: Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV and a cover letter (maximum one page) 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: 15 June 2026 Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date Please note: 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 thereto 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