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 the clinical trial at our research sites in Durban (Tongaat).
Qualifications and experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in a Health-related field with Masters degree in Public Health or Basic Science preferable; 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 apply online click 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/