Main purpose of the job:

• To support implementation of the Evaluation of Long Acting Injectable (LAI) and Teen clubs in adolescents (ATTUNE) project taking place across 4 Clinics in Tshwane

Location:

• Tshwane

Key performance areas:

• Work closely with clinic staff and study management team to implement, monitor and evaluate study processes
• Provide oversight and guidance on the research interventions conducted by the peer navigators, CRAs, SSRAs and nursing staff
• Lead and coordinate Peer Navigators in the provision of psychosocial support, HIV education, appointment reminders, adherence support, sexual and reproductive health, and healthcare navigation
• Lead and coordinate nurses in the collection of samples and in the administration of long-acting injectable ART (LAI)
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of activities, ensuring compliance with relevant protocols and guidelines
• Provide support and mentorship to the Peer Navigators, fostering their professional growth and development
• Participate in regular team meetings across provinces and contribute to the overall success of the LAI-ATTUNE project
• Work in a multidisciplinary team and liaison with Community Representatives, Community Engagement, Department of Health, Shandukani CRS and other key stakeholders maintaining good partnerships between Wits RHI, DoH and other stakeholders
• Work closely with social workers in handling and solving of cases referred by Peer Navigators
• Support the PI in monitoring the progress of the project, ensuring timely delivery of milestones
• Coordinate communication between Peer Navigators, Social Science, and the Clinical Team, the four sites
• Provide oversight of the research interventions executed by the peer navigators, CRAs and nurses under the guidance of the PI
• Coordinate and troubleshoot operational activities
• To Perform quality assurance activities in accordance with the unit’s Clinical Quality Management Plan (CQMP) and Sponsor regulatory requirements and ICH GCP requirements
• Liaise with sponsors, serving as the first point of contact at the site, especially when new projects start
• Collect & analyse site data, and submit appropriate reports to management team
• Provide regular study performance updates to staff
• Integrate feedback into project implementation plan and subsequent progress reports
• Identify and escalate sites issues to management team as needed
• Contribute to development of study-wide communications resources
• Ensure all key personnel are trained, and maintain documentation on the same for audit purposes
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, feedback and support to staff
• Participate in ongoing mentorship programmes initiated by other Wits RHI stakeholders
• Work with study management team to periodically assess quality of services offered at all 4 sites, through the study
• Develop work plans with clear timelines for addressing the identified needs and priorities

Required minimum education and training:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in a Scientific field

Required minimum work experience:

• 2-3 years relevant experience in a research environment and coordinating different sites
• Previous experience as a study or project coordinator
• Proficiency in MS Office

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

• Quality Assurance and Control experience desirable
• GCP training
• Able to work independently in a high pressure environment
• Ability to work collaboratively in large, complex, multi-departmental, cross-functional teams
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task and pay attention to detail
• Good communication skills

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above requirements will not be considered for the respective position.
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• The closing date for all applications: 15 January 2025.
• Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note:

• AJ Personnel is only responsible for the advertising and response handling of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks from the closing date can consider their application to be unsuccessful.