Job Description

STUDY COORDINATOR
ELEVEN (11) MONTHS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT
BUFFALO CITY METROPOLITAN; EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE
The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organization focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa.
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The main purpose of this position is to coordinate study activities for a study focused on Stigma and other Social Determinant Effects on the TB Care Cascade(https://reporter.nih.gov/search/22XnvlDu1EihytIUEcTh0Q/project-details/11031416 ). Coordination activities will be set against project deliverables, and study milestones in line with the study protocol. The Study Coordinator will work with the Data Coordinator, Project Manager and Study Investigator to oversee project staff performing participant screening, consenting, data collection activities, and QC activities. The Study Coordinator will further be responsible for the ongoing management of study resources including project consumables, assets, and tools. The incumbent in this position will be required to provide ongoing feedback and reports to study team members, management, and stakeholders.

• Degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, or related field
• Minimum 2 years' demonstrable implementation experience in public health programmes or research environment
• Minimum of 2 years working experience in a similar/same role in a research environment
• At least 1-years demonstrable experience in staff management/coordination
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
• Must be fluent in isiXhosa and English
• Computer skills - Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Express
• Excellent interpersonal and strong writing skills
• Lateral creative thinking & detail orientated
• Ability to multi-task
• Decision making & analytical skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Adaptive to change
• Team player, as well as the ability to work independently
• Must have a valid code 8 driver's license
• Must live in or be willing to relocate to Mthatha

Advantageous:

• Honours or master's degree in social sciences, Public Health or related field
• Experience working in the context of Tuberculosis
• Project Management qualification
• Knowledge of research methodology
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate
• Human Subject Protection (HSP) Certificate

Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the research project including participant recruitment and enrolment, line management of facility-based and field-based staff and project logistics
• Assist with the development and facilitation of staff training activities for study staff, including Good Clinical Practice guidelines, study protocol, and standard operating procedures
• Coordinate and manage staff activities and deliverables
• Monitor and report on study implementation indicators and timelines
• Assist with the transportation of study staff and materials to study sites
• Assist with the development and ongoing refinement of study source documents and data collection tools
• Ensure Good Participatory Practices are incorporated into all day-to-day study activities
• Evaluate current and implement new project management strategies as necessary
• Maintain good relationships with community leaders and study clinic managers
• Review, investigate and interpret ongoing data collection to inform strategies for decision making
• Provide ongoing reports on the performance of the project against set milestones and in line with the study protocol

Values fit: Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence
Submit a detailed cover letter, updated CV with certified copy of highest qualification and details of two (2) current contactable referees by 19 December 2025. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
If you have not heard from us within four weeks after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
We are committed to equity in our employment practices. It is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. We reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified.
I understand and accept that by applying for this position, I authorized DTHF to process my personal information in accordance with its internal operational requirements.
I further understand that the personal information I disclose to DTHF will be processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act and may include the transferring thereof to third parties for the purposes of verification.
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