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Main purpose of the job: To conduct clinical research activities, quality assurance, and data analysis for observational research studies Location: Wits Vaccines & Infectious Diseases Analytics Research Unit (WITS VIDA), Parktown - Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Soweto (office base), - and Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, Parktown - Johannesburg Key performance areas: Clinical research Perform Minimally Invasive Tissue Sampling (MITS) at different study sites in support of relevant research studies involving adult and paediatric participants Collect and deliver samples as per Standard Operating Procedures and study protocol/s Conduct verbal autopsy interviews as required Monitor, and report critical events, and protocol deviations & support internal monitoring and quality Study participant recruitment & retention Screening and consenting of participants (next of kin as defined), as and when needed (particularly escalated cases) and adhering to all ethics and consent processes as per GCP Provide feedback, results, and study findings to study participant family members and other stakeholders as required Establish a relationship of trust and respect with participants and relevant stakeholders Contribute to community engagement strategy and activities including supporting counselling as required Research data, quality assurance, and administration Completing all relevant Case Report Forms for applicable studies Accurately abstract information from the clinical notes and antemortem lab results to the database/s Liaison with data management to ensure high-quality data Ensure that all MITS results have been received and captured to the database/s Accurately record panel causality of death sequence for each participant during the relevant meetings (e.g. DeCoDe) and capturing onto the database/s Completion and coding (basic and advanced) of the discharge summaries Generate and verify all applicable logs and study progress trackers (including but not limited to missing death summaries lists) Drive quality assurance framework and ensure research quality processes are internally monitored Conduct regular data cleaning (such as duplicate lists) Oversee procurement of clinical consumables and stock Support study administration and project management as required, including financial and stock reconciliations, compliance, reporting, and planning Support and maintain reports as required, including participant recruitment and retention rates; tracking follow-up reports; progress reports on compliance; data management oversight reports; study deliverables reports, and any reports required by investigators in support of study deliverables Maintain the site files (where applicable), review regularly, complete and submit relevant documents and maintenance in collaboration with the regulatory department Communicate with management and donor representatives around compliance issues as required Perform data analysis, prepare tables, and write up methodologies used and results Contribute to and prepare publications Stay abreast of literature relevant to research activities within the organization Customer Service and Stakeholder Relations Build and maintain authentic, professional relationships and communicate effectively and efficiently with all internal and external stakeholders (suppliers, collaborators, researchers, donors, etc.) Train staff effectively; foster a practice of knowledge exchange and peer learning Manage internal and external stakeholder expectations and communicate appropriately with initiative and solutions Maintain a high standard of successful internal and external stakeholder relations (e.g. negotiations, building productive relationships) Escalate issues appropriately, ensuring adequate discretion and risk management, and demonstrate integrated problem-solving Effectively manage work processes, teams, and relationships to maintain high levels of productivity Staff Management Manage staff effectively including duties, performance, conduct, efficient working, processes, and corrective action as required Lead cross-functional teams to promote productivity within projects Work with management to empower and develop teams or individuals as skills needs or deficiencies are identified Create an environment that promotes talent recognition, development as well as agency and individual leadership Mentor, coach and facilitate personal and professional staff development wherever possible Ensure teams comply with policies, unit standards, and administrative and internal communications requirements Effective self-management and performance ownership Take ownership and accountability for responsibility areas, demonstrate effective self-management, demonstrate team and individual leadership and collaboration to support everyone's combined and individual objectives Manage internal and external stakeholder expectations and communicate appropriately with initiative and solutions Support and drive the business's core values and maintain a positive attitude Take ownership of own career development Required minimum education and training: Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice or equivalent Required minimum work experience: 1-2 years of research experience and demonstrable clinical work experience Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities: Clinical trials experience Good Clinical Practice 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 Ability to perform minimal invasive autopsies on children Willing to work on weekends if required TO APPLY: Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV. Please Apply Online. Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position. The closing date for all applications: 26 March 2024. Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant. 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 of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium. 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. AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position. Desired Skills: Communication Computer Skills Computing Healthcare Medical About The Employer: The Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Analytics (VIDA) Research Unit of the University of the Witwatersrand, formerly RMPRU (Respiratory and Meningeal Pathogens Research Unit) has for over 20 years conducted numerous studies to assess the burden of and prevent vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD).Current studies and projects include infant rotavirus and BCG trials, immunizing pregnant women to protect their infants against disease. Employer & Job Benefits: Medical Aid Contribution Provident Fund Contribution Apply Now

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