Job Description

Duties/Pligte

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  Managing ethics application processes;
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  Performing administrative reviews of all ethics applications;
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  Providing secretarial support to the Health Research Ethics Committee;
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  Managing and reporting on information with regard to ethics applications;
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  Supporting researchers with regard to ethics applications;
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  Communicating with the research community about research ethics and processes;
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  Training researchers in the basic principles of ethical research and application processes;
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  Providing input into the development of the policies and guidelines of Stellenbosch University (SU);
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  Providing input into the design and implementation of ethics application and review processes in consultation with the Head: Health Research Ethics;
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  Representing SU on national and local forums when requested to do so.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

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  A Master's degree plus at least one year's relevant experience in a research ethics environment , OR a Bachelor's or Honour's degree plus at least five year's relevant experience in a

research ethics environment;

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  Formal training in applied research ethics and/or ethics review administration;
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  A high level of computer literacy (word processing, spreadsheets and email) and previous administrative experience;
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  Excellent writing skills, and the ability to work accurately and with attention to detail;
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  The ability to work under pressure, use own initiative and meet deadlines;
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  The ability to work both independently/unsupervised and as part of a small dedicated team in a broader organisational setting;
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  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
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  A flexible and professional approach to work and a willingness to learn new skills.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling

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  A postgraduate degree/diploma in ethics;
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  Evidence of experience, knowledge and understanding of the implementation of an ethics review system;
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  Previous experience and knowledge of research administration/management in the South African Higher Education Research environment;
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  Extensive, relevant and recent administrative experience within a computerised environment;
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  Proven experience in maintaining high levels of organisation of documents and minutes, and maintaining quick turnaround times;
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  Project management experience.