Study Coordinator

Job Description:

The research will be conducted at the SAMRC Durban Chatsworth Research Site. This project requires a suitably qualified and experienced Site Coordinator to work closely with the Regional Manager at SAMRC Durban offices. The job requires a site coordinator who will coordinate and implement the study

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure implementation of and monitoring of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
• Manage resources, including vehicles, premises, and finance.
• Manage and supervise the site’s study staff.
• Co-ordinating data collection and participant support activities.
• Monitoring, supervising study data collection and informed consent procedures, including record-keeping.
• Oversee and ensure timetable adherence for participant recruitment, assessment, and retention at the research site.
• Contribute to finalizing study tools and training of study site staff.

Job Requirements:

• Experience working sensitively with traumatized research participants.
• At least two years of relevant experience in research project co-ordination.
• 4-year Hons degree in Health/Social Science or a similar qualification relevant for public health research.
• Experience working on gender-based violence (GBV) research and knowledge of GBV and impact of GBV research on staff.
• Experience working in a team and managing stakeholder groups or managing staff.
• Experience conducting face-to-face interviews and managing consent processes.