Johannesburg: Clinical Associate (12 Months Fixed Term Contract – Wits Vida)

Job Summary

Main purpose of the job: To provide clinical expertise in support of clinical research activities, including recruiting and screening participants in research studies according to the study protocol and providing clinical insight and support to the local investigator and study management Location: VIDA Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital , Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, Helen Joseph Hospital, Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital Key performance areas: Recruitment & Retention Screening and consenting of participants for an antimicrobial-resistance study Establish a relationship of trust and respect with the participants Enrolment Procedures Perform study-related procedures including but not limited to blood draws, rectal swabs, and nasopharyngeal aspirates/swabs on adults Store swabs and blood samples and facilitate the shipment of samples to the Johannesburg-based laboratory Collect isolates from the local NHLS laboratory Carry out follow-up interviews with participants according to SOPs Quality Control Perform quality assurance of study file source data, i.e. clinical source notes and CRFs to ensure the forms are completed correctly Perform internal quality control checks and data verification of completed forms Verification of logs Ensure data management queries are attended to Administration Direct electronic data capture of all relevant CRFs of the study Accurately abstract information from the clinical notes Make sure that all the NHLS results have been received and captured in the database Monitor stock and assist the research administrator with the procurement of consumables In-hospital follow-up of participants and completion of discharge outcomes Prepare daily and weekly statistics for the site Present daily and weekly statistics to the principal investigator and senior study personnel as and when required Customer Service Communicate with external stakeholders around compliance issues as and when required Ensure all customer interaction (Both internal and external customers) is of the highest professional level, E.g., Respond to emails/queries within 2 days Act in a professional and friendly manner in all dealings with internal and external stakeholders Build and maintain authentic relationships with all stakeholders ensuring that all interactions are professional Effectively manage work processes to maintain high levels of productivity Always show an elevated level of customer centricity Effective self-management and performance ownership Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as workshops, forums, conferences, etc. Required minimum education and training: Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice or equivalent Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Required minimum work experience: Minimum 1-2 years’ research experience Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities: Clinical research experience Excellent clinical skills Computer literacy in MS Word and Excel Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team Attention to detail Motivated Organized Friendly Professional TO APPLY: Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV. Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above requirements will not be considered for the respective position. Please Apply Online and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate 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. The closing date for all applications: 13 January 2025. Note WHC, in accordance with their 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. Please note: AJ Personnel is only responsible for the advertising and response handling of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium. AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position. Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates. Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks from the closing date can consider their application to be unsuccessful.

Clinical Associate (12 Months Fixed Term Contract – Wits Vida) position available in Gauteng, Johannesburg. This job position was posted by . The job has been posted on 2025-01-07 in the Scientific Qa category

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