CAPRISA is an award-winning global research organisation located on the campus of the Nelson Mandela School of Medicine in Durban, South Africa and undertakes research in HIV, TB and Covid at four clinical research sites in KwaZulu-Natal.
CAPRISA’s goal is to undertake globally relevant and locally responsive research that contributes to understanding HIV Vaccines and Pathogenesis, Prevention and Epidemiology, the links between Tuberculosis and AIDS treatment and Covid-19. CAPRISA is a UNAIDS Collaborating Centre for HIV Research and Policy and is recognised as a DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in HIV Prevention and hosts the SAMRC HIV-TB Pathogenesis and Treatment Research Unit.
The successful individual will be responsible for coordinating and directing the project activities of clinical trials at our Springfield Clinical Research Site
Qualifications and experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in a Health-related field
Honours or Master’s degree in Public Health or Basic Science would be advantageous
At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role within a research environment
SAHPRA, BREC and other regulatory submission experience
Sound knowledge of HIV/AIDS and/or TB research
Understanding of Good Clinical Practices
Key responsibilities:
Study administration, including day to day management of study related activities, people management, compilation and analysis of reports and liaison with all key study stakeholders
Conduct or arrange relevant study related training for staff
Prepare and submit regulatory submissions and follow up on responses and approvals with regulatory agencies
Oversight of QC of all study related source documents
Attend international/national conference calls, study meetings, funder and stakeholder engagement
Compilation and submit study progress reports and all other study related documentation
Maintain and update the Investigator Site File
Personal qualities and competencies:
Attention to detail with strong analytical ability
Leadership skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to organise and manage multiple priorities
Ability to work independently, and fit in well within a multi-disciplinary team
Period: 2 year fixed term contract
To submit your application, visit our careers page: https://caprisa.erecruit.co
Applicants are advised that CAPRISA has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy and all appointees will need to be vaccinated at commencement of employment.
CAPRISA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity
For more about CAPRISA, refer to https://www.caprisa.org/