Purpose

• FAMCRU is based in Tygerberg Hospital and runs under the auspices of Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.
• The Family Centre for Research with Ubuntu (FAMCRU) and Stellenbosch University have a vacancy suitable for confident individuals with excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a range of health professionals in a highly active and often stressful environment.
• The incumbent will promote Good Clinical Practice by educating, coordinating, collaborating and providing expertise in support of investigational trials at FAMCRU.
• Appointment is initially done on a two-year contract basis with the possibility of extension, subject to availability of funding.

Requirements

• A National Senior Certificate or equivalent;
• Computer Literacy in MS Office, Excel and Access;
• Two to three years' data capturing experience within a clinical trial environment;
• Data capturing skills.

Skills & Competencies

• RedCap knowledge will be advantageous;
• Planning and organisational skills;
• Communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Capturing data efficiently from hard copy CRF's into a customised, web-based application within tight deadlines;
• Continually monitoring data accuracy;
• Liaising with clinical and laboratory staff, data managers of collaborators to resolve all data omissions, errors and queries;
• Flexibility to work across a range of research studies;
• Attending meetings and training;
• Flexibility to perform additional duties as requested.

Additional Information

• Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and e-mail addresses of at least three referees), must reach the University before or  on the closing date of the advertised post.
• The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.
• Should no feedback be received from the University within four weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.
• The University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as Stellenbosch University's institutional EE Plan.
• The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Enquiries

• Enquiries regarding job content: Mr. George Fourie on 021 938 6382, or at [email protected]
• Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Service Centre on 021 808 2753, or at [email protected]