The University of Cape Town vacancies require a study coordinator to join the team until May 31st, 2025. The university is located in Cape Town; this role is ideal for someone who has a tech, nursing, or medical degree and 2-5 years of experience in research. A good command of English, Afrikaans, and isiXhosa is essential. Are you ready to plan projects and work with your communities? Check out the details below to determine whether this is the right fit for you.
Details for Study Coordinator Job in UCT
- University- UCT
- Position- Study Coordinator
- Location- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Closing Date- 31 May 2025
Minimum Requirements
- Certificate, Degree or Certificate / Degree / Diploma for General Nursing or Clinical Technology or a different medical field
- 2-5 years of expertise in clinical research several projects
- Good Clinical Practice Certification (advantageous)
- Interest for Research (particularly Allergy, Immunology and Dermatology)
- Computing Literacy (proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic Data Management systems Internet, email,)
- A valid driver’s license (essential)
- Fluency in English as well as the second language (Afrikaans and/or isiXhosa)
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and time management abilities
- Excellent organizational abilities
Responsibilities
- Participants are screened for inclusion in studies by using specific inclusion criteria
- Participants are scheduled for a medical examination and follow-up (telephone and visits to the community)
- Follow all study procedures delegated to you, i.e. vital signs, electrocardiography’s (ECG’s), collect laboratory and
Pharmacokinetic (PK) biochemical specimens - Make laboratory specimens ready for shipping or for transport to laboratory
- Record management for participants Maintain the records, retrieve and file them in line with the study visit. This includes laboratory visits and
Results of the procedure - Maintain applicable study logs (screening, enrolment, participant confidential identification log, AE tracking, etc.)
- Control all activities related to trials for the sites at the UCT Lung institute and Tertiary Cape hospitals where the unit is
operations - Coordination and Management of Study participants
- Interaction with non-study routine nursing and clinical personnel in hospitals
- Assist in the drafting and revision of SOP’s
- Management of study-related data and the capture of it
- Perform phlebotomy procedures as well as the inserting IV lines for peripheral veins (if an applicant for nursing)
Additional Information
- Position will be based in Mowbray
- 6 to 12-month Fixed Term Contract
- Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
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