Clinical Trial Research Assistant (x2 - Lung Function Technician – 24 Months Fixed Term Contract -

About the position

Background:

• The Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Analytics (VIDA) Research Unit of the University of the Witwatersrand, formerly RMPRU (Respiratory and Meningeal Pathogens Research Unit) has for over 20 years conducted numerous studies to assess the burden of and prevent vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD)
• Current studies and projects include infant rotavirus and BCG trials

Main purpose of the job:

• Provide assistance to the Study Coordinator in assuring the smooth running of the study as well as following procedures and attending to the needs of participants

Location:

• Wits VIDA - Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital

Key performance areas:

Administration and preparation of participant visits

• Obtaining informed consent
• Assist with completion and filing of consent documents / questionnaires / case report forms and any other research related source documentation
• Manage stock requirements for clinical supplies e.g. lung function testing equipment
• Review of data when completing data collection tools and lung function assessments
• Uploading daily lung function testing data to software on study computer
• Knowledge of protocol requirements and policies

Assistance to Study Coordinator

• Preparation of lung function equipment
• Conduct lung function testing
• Manage patient flow and patient scheduling
• Assistance with consent process e.g. translations, completion of forms
• Capturing of data on case report forms and database
• Follow up of participant visits telephonically
• Follow up participants who have missed visits
• Work with data coordinators on rescheduling of participant visits during holidays
• Triaging of participants
• Managing of participant flow in the waiting area
• Assist with measuring of height and weight of participants
• Daily completion and updating of enrolment logs

 Customer Service

• Act in a professional and friendly manner in all dealings with internal stakeholders
• Always show a high level of customer centricity

Effective self-management and performance ownership

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
• Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as workshops, forums, conferences etc.

Required minimum education and training:

• Grade 12

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum 2 years as a Research Assistant

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

• Good organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Attention to detail with regards to research documentation and GCP requirements
• Resilience and the ability to show empathy
• Maintenance of confidentiality will be required

TO APPLY:

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV
• Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions
• This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL
• However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful
• Closing date: 25 March 2026
• Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date

Please note:

• WHC, in accordance with its 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
• AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position

Desired Skills:

• Research
• Administration
• Coordination
• Customer Service
• GCP
• Clinical Trial Research Assistant
• Lung Funtion Technician