Research Study Assistants x2 (12 Months Fixed Term Contract) Wits VIDA

Main Purpose Of The Job

• To compile study files and sample packs
• To assist with screening and enrolment of participants; filing (for 12 months enrollment)

Location:

• Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital Academic Hospital, Soweto
• Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
• Helen Joseph Hospital

Key Performance Areas

Recruitment and Retention

• Recruit participants according to study inclusion/exclusion criteria
• Address relevant concerns and misconceptions about the study with participants
• Receive queries from participants and address or refer the queries to your line manager accordingly
• Establishing a relationship of trust and respect with participants
• Actively listen to participants and empathize with them
• Provide support to caregivers and families
• Report on the number of participants recruited on a daily basis

Administration

• To compile study files and sample packs
• Ensure that ICF and source documents are completed and signed correctly
• File all participant forms according to the study requirements (alphabetic/numeric order) and ensure all forms are submitted to the relevant data capturers
• Photocopy participant files and enrolment logs
• Follow GCP guidelines when completing participant visit forms
• Complete telephone logs for all calls made to participants
• Update electronic screen logs on a daily basis
• Copy admission book logs on a daily basis
• Completing file request forms to obtain and copy maternal/neonatal files as and when required

Follow-ups

• Call participants to complete 90 days follow-up questionnaires
• Complete the necessary feedback logs

Customer Service

• Act in a professional and friendly manner in all dealings with internal stakeholders
• Show a high level of customer centricity at all times

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 of driving your own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as workshops, forums, conferences, etc.
• Apply knowledge of the organizational systems, structures, policies, and procedures to achieve results
• Provide appropriate resolution for tasks or deadlines not met

Required Minimum Education And Training

• Grade 12

Required Minimum Work Experience

• Minimum 1 year of work experience in the recruitment of study participants

Desirable Additional Education, Work Experience, And Personal Abilities

• Confidentiality, tact, and discretion must be maintained at all times
• Ability to manage self and prioritize own workload
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Willingness to work overtime as and when needed
• Work will mainly take place within the medical, surgical, and ICU wards of the hospitals
• May be required to work at all hospital sites (Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, and Helen Joseph Hospital)

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: 24 April 2023.
• 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

BackgroundThe 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.