Job Description

Description:
Overview of Duties:
AHRI is looking for a Research Study Coordinator who will be based at our Mtubatuba, Somkhele site in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of the ATTIS project conducted at AHRI Somkhele in Mtubatuba, Richards Bay, Empangeni and surrounding areas. Responsibilities include leading and coordinating clinical team working on the ATTIS TB study and ensuring TB case finding. The appointed candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the project clinical governance standards are met in line with Good Clinical Practice guidelines. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the project by ensuring that all aspects-from recruitment to data collection to analysis-are handled in an efficient and effective manner. This will be done under the guidance of the PI, project manager/research associate and other project management team. The position will be based primarily in our Somkhele site.
Overview of duties:

• Develops, maintains, and manages appropriate study documentation in line with guidance including ICH-GCP, applicable regulatory requirements, and relevant SOPs.
• Organizing and managing project schedules, including setting milestones and deadlines for team members to ensure that projects are completed on time.
• Coordinating with study participants to ensure compliance with the study protocol.
• Coordinating with members of other departments to ensure that all tasks are completed successfully.
• Managing budgets by tracking expenses and requesting additional funds if needed.
• Implement core research protocol and associated research studies.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team and liaison with Department of Health and other key stakeholders to ensure good partnership between AHRI DOH and stakeholders.
• Support the programme manager/Research Associate to monitor the progress of the project, ensuring timely delivery of milestones.
• Attend and take minutes in weekly meetings with clinical staff.
• Prepare clinical reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have obtained Nursing Degree or other Clinical degree; or BSc degree, or related, preferably in Life Sciences.

Minimum Experience:

• A minimum of 2 - 3 years' experience coordinating a project and supervising junior staff members.
• A valid driver's licence and must have been driving longer than 2-years.
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification is an added advantage.

Skills Required:

• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Accuracy and precision.
• High computer literacy.
• Report writing.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Ability to document information accurately, methodically and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and show initiative.
• Excellent organizational, coordination and leadership skills.
• Must be able to show good interpersonal skills.

Worker Type: Employee
The application closing date: 30 Aug 2025
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful if you do not hear from us within 14 days of the application closing date.