More info: The Mycology Division aims to improve the outcomes of people affected by serious, life-treatening fungal diseases in South Africa and the African region through public health-focused epidemiological, clinical and basic science research and innovation. Our work also stretches to other important infectious diseases Main purpose of the job: To provide administrative, operational, and project management support for clinical research activities across multiple projects within the Mycology Division The role includes coordination of clinical site requirements and providing support to clinical study staff, along with oversight of procurement, financial administration, quality assurance, and stakeholder communication to ensure the smooth execution of clinical trials and public health research initiatives Reporting to Projects Manager Location: NICD, 1 Modderfontein Road, Sandringham, Johannesburg Key performance areas: Key Project and Operational Support Coordinate and oversee day-to-day operations of clinical research projects across multiple studies Support implementation of study protocols and track progress against project milestones Provide logistical support to site teams and assist in resolving operational challenges Clinical Site Coordination Liaise with clinical study staff to understand and meet site needs Ensure timely delivery of study supplies and materials to clinical sites Coordinate study initiation activities, including site readiness and investigator support Administrative and Procurement Oversight Oversee the administrative coordination of procurement processes, including sourcing, purchase requisitions, tracking orders, and vendor follow-ups Ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of laboratory and study consumables in line with budgetary and compliance requirements Maintain accurate records of procurement and support audit readiness Financial and Grant Management Monitor project budgets and expenditures across studies Assist in preparation of financial reports and invoicing documentation Liaise with finance and grants teams to ensure alignment with institutional policies Quality and Compliance Conduct or support internal quality checks to ensure adherence to GCP and SOPs Assist in preparing for audits, maintaining essential regulatory and study documentation Ensure ethical and regulatory compliance of all study-related activities Documentation and Reporting Maintain project documentation including protocols, ethics submissions, contracts, and reports Coordinate updates and progress reports to investigators, partners, and funders as needed Stakeholder Communication Serve as a point of contact for project-related queries and updates Support collaboration between internal teams, external partners, funders, and vendors General Division Support Provide broader administrative and operational support across the Mycology Division as required Contribute to divisional planning, reporting, and coordination with central offices Update of the Mycology Division website and upload of projects updated newsletter Required minimum education and training Bachelors degree in Health Sciences or related field Certified in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Required minimum work experience Minimum 2 years experience in clinical trials, research project coordination, or public health program implementation Experience in project management, budget tracking, and procurement oversight within a research environment Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities Familiarity with regulatory and ethics processes in clinical research TO APPLY: Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV 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: 12 May 2025 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

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