About the position
Background:
- The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges
- It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health, and vaccinology
Main purpose of the job:
- To support implementation of the Evaluation of Long Acting Injectable (LAI) and Teen clubs in adolescents (ATTUNE) project taking place across 4 Clinics in Tshwane
Location:
Key performance areas:
- Work closely with clinic staff and study management team to implement, monitor and evaluate study processes
- Provide oversight and guidance on the research interventions conducted by the peer navigators, RSA’s and nursing staff
- Lead and coordinate Peer Navigators in the provision of psychosocial support, HIV education, appointment reminders, adherence support, sexual and reproductive health, and healthcare navigation
- Lead and coordinate nurses in the collection of samples and possibly in the administration of long-acting injectable ART (LAI)
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of activities, ensuring compliance with relevant protocols and guidelines
- Provide support and mentorship to the Peer Navigators, fostering their professional growth and development
- Participate in regular team meetings across provinces and contribute to the overall success of the LAI-ATTUNE project
- Work in a multidisciplinary team and liaison with Community Representatives, Community Engagement, Department of Health, Shandukani CRS and other key stakeholders maintaining good partnerships between Wits RHI, DoH and other stakeholders
- Work closely with social workers in handling and solving of cases referred by Peer Navigators
- Support the PI in monitoring the progress of the project, ensuring timely delivery of milestones
- Coordinate communication between Peer Navigators, Social Science, and the Clinical Team, the four sites
- Provide oversight of the research interventions executed by the peer navigators, CRAs and nurses under the guidance of the PI
- Coordinate and troubleshoot operational activities
- To Perform quality assurance activities in accordance with the unit’s Clinical Quality Management Plan (CQMP) and Sponsor regulatory requirements and ICH GCP requirements
- Liaise with sponsors, serving as the first point of contact at the site, especially when new projects start
- Collect & analyse site data, and submit appropriate reports to management team
- Provide regular study performance updates to staff
- Integrate feedback into project implementation plan and subsequent progress reports
- Identify and escalate sites issues to management team as needed
- Contribute to development of study-wide communications resources
- Ensure all key personnel are trained, and maintain documentation on the same for audit purposes
- Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, feedback and support to staff
- Participate in ongoing mentorship programmes initiated by other Wits RHI stakeholders
- Work with study management team to periodically assess quality of services offered at all 4 sites, through the study
- Develop work plans with clear timelines for addressing the identified needs and priorities
Required minimum education and training:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing, Nurse Clinician able to perform Phlebotomy
Required minimum work experience:
- 2-3 years relevant experience in a research environment and coordinating different studies
- Previous experience as a study or project coordinator
- Proficiency in MS Office
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:
- Quality Assurance and Control experience desirable
- GCP training
- Able to work independently in a high pressure environment
- Ability to work collaboratively in large, complex, multi-departmental, cross-functional teams
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task and pay attention to detail
- Good communication skills
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: 21 October 2025
- 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:
- Study Coordinator
- Degree
- Phlebotomy
- Tshwane (Pretoria)
- Unemployed
- Nurse Clinician
- Professional Nurse
