Administrative Officer: Research Ethics (social, Behavioural And Education Research)
Job Description
Duties/Pligte
Screening and processing of Research Ethics submissions for completeness and review.
Client-facing support regarding the REC application and review process.
Developing and maintaining website content, REC documents, manuals, and guidelines.
Providing training on the online submission system.
Managing follow-ups with researchers and REC reviewers for timely submission and review.
Providing administrative and logistical support to the REC manager.
Providing input into the improvement of online application forms and other system enhancements.
Staying up to date and building your own knowledge on research ethics issues, relevant legislations and regulations, and international and national standards relating to research ethics and
compliance.Designing and implementing ethics application and review processes in consultation with the Manager: Research Ethics (SBE).
Providing secretarial support to the REC: SBE (e.g. drafting minutes and feedback letters).
Collecting and compiling information about Research Ethics applications and non-compliance matters, in consultation with the Manager: Research Ethics (SBE).
Facilitating or moderating research ethics webinars.
Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
NQF-level 8 qualification in a relevant discipline with three years of relevant experience,
OR
NQF-level 9 qualification in a relevant discipline with one to two years experience, where such experience includes:Evidence of maintaining high levels of organisation of files and documents, accurate minute-taking, and maintaining quick turnaround times. Knowledge of national and international ethics standards and guidelines for human research. Recent experience with providing administrative and logistical support for human research ethics review processes within a South African higher education and/or research environment. Advanced experience with MS Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, and Teams. The ability to communicate professionally and effectively, demonstrating a strong sense of diplomacy and collegiality, both verbally and in writing. The ability to review documents for quality control of applications. The ability to maintain confidentiality and to manage conflicts of interest. Demonstrable agility in managing multiple priorities and tasks.
Recommendation/Aanbeveling
Postgraduate degree or diploma in applied or research ethics. Experience in research management. Recent experience with managing REC submissions on an online review system. Experience with conducting research projects involving human participants. * Experience with document and visual communication development using visual design tools.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1523415
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationStellenbosch, WC, ZA, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned