Job title : Administrative Assistant - Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Research Centre for Maternal, Fetal, Newborn and Child Health Care Strategies - School of Medicine
Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria Deadline : December 28, 2024 Quick Recommended Links RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent is expected to perform the following duties. Please note that the below provides a high-level overview and may not include all related functions that may be required.
- Assisting in identifying potential participants for the study by reviewing eligibility criteria and conducting initial screening;
- Keeping detailed and accurate records of all recruited participants, noting their contact information, eligibility status, consent and any interactions related to their enrolment in the study;
- Scheduling appointments or following up on communication to officially enrol participants in the study;
- Conducting interviews with participants;
- Transcribing of interview data, taking care to capture participants' responses verbatim;
- Assisting in the creation of easy-to-understand materials (e.g., flyers, posters, or digital presentations) that explain the purpose and process of the research study to participants in the waiting room;
- Conducting brief informational sessions or discussions with participants in the waiting room;
- Utilising the electronic data management systems (such as REDCap) for capturing and managing data for research projects;
- Reviewing data entries for accuracy and completeness, identifying errors or inconsistencies, and rectifying them as needed;
- Attending all relevant training sessions and meetings to discuss progress and any challenges related to the research study and
- Working collaboratively with team members addressing and resolving evolving issues related to the study.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Relevant National 3 year Diploma with 5 years of experience in a research environment OR;
- Grade 12 with 10 years of experience in a research environment;
- Successful applicants must be willing to work in the following areas: Atteridgeville, Cullinan, Mamelodi or Vlakfontein
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- Driver’s Licence with own vehicle;
- Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of experience in a research environment;
- Valid Good Clinical Practice Training;
- Neurodevelopment screening experience (eg Bayley Assessment Tool);
- Experience in anthropometric measurements;
- Experience in conducting interviews about infant feeding and dietary intake
- Administrative / Management jobs
