Study Coordinator

SD Recruitment (Pty) Ltd

Cape Town, South Africa, Western Cape, ZA

2d ago

SD Recruitment is currently seeking a Study Coordinator for a 6 Month contract to start 1st October.

PURPOSE

The study coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and directing the onsite project activities of the clinical trial.

JOB CONTENT

1. Study protocol implementation

Activities / Objectives / Tasks (How)

Input on protocol and protocol revision provided as required

Prepare and implement study documentation and other tools e.g. Standard Operating Procedures, Work Place Guidelines

Prepare facilities, activities and staff for external audits, monitoring visits and site visits

Liaise with study community by means of personal meetings, circulated memo’s and other events to promote the study

Detailed knowledge of study protocols

Ensure that specific administrative, operational and clinical policies are adhered to for the study

Results / Outcomes (Why)

Relevant study documentation available

Study community regularly engaged and well informed

2. Recruitment and Retention

Identify potential volunteers from database and discussion groups

Manage the scheduled screening, consenting, enrolment and follow-up of volunteers

Assist research staff when applicable

Ensure smooth clinic flow

Coordinate study procedures in compliance with regulatory and ethical standards, as well as study protocols

Co-ordinate and monitor volunteer appointments and home visits

Results / Outcomes (Why)

Volunteers successfully assessed and screened according to protocol and criteria

Well-informed study volunteers

Volunteers successfully complete study

3. Study Administration

Host visitors to study clinic, including investigators of other studies

Lead and chair meetings to address technical and operational aspects of the study

Write and submit study progress reports to Project Manager

Responsible procurement, utilization and control of equipment and materials in use by the study for administrative and operational purposes

Compile study reports as and when required by study or site management

Responsible for data quality control for specific studies

Ensure accuracy and completeness of study documentation e.g. laboratory results, case report forms (CRF), regulatory files.

Transcribe research data into case report forms.

Results / Outcomes (Why)

Study reports timeously submitted

Data is accurately and timeously captured

Study protocol is implemented correctly

4. Training and coordination of staff

Assist line managers with staff job assignments, and periodic work-study activities

Assist with education and training of staff as required

Participate in staff interviews

Results / Outcomes (Why)

Work schedules available for all staff

Training needs identified and relevant training delivered

Minimum qualifications - Tertiary degree or Diploma in a health related field

Minimum experience (type and years) - 2-5 years in a similar environment

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