Administrators (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) X2
Wits Health Consortium - Edendale, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date yi 6 ka July 2026
Regrettably, this position has been removed.
Purpose
- To coordinate the day-to-day operations of the SYNAPSE Research Clinic, where multiple studies and clinical trials are conducted.
- This includes, but not limited to participant engagement, participant consent, biometric system operations, general office/administrative tasks, reimbursement procedure and documentation, participant recruitment and retention activities and support across all study activities.
Requirements
- Matric Certificate.
- Certificate/Diploma in administration, office management, or healthcare admin is an advantage.
- Electronic data and Microsoft systems (e.g. Ms Excel and Ms Access, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook).
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Fluent in English and IsiZulu.
- 1–2 years’ experience in a similar administrative role or receptionist role.
- Prior experience in a healthcare or clinic setting is preferred.
Skills & Competencies
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:
- Friendly and positive attitude.
- Sense of urgency.
- Time conscious.
- Ability to work with low supervision.
- Attention to detail.
- Basic medical terminology would be helpful.
- Good communication skills- for working with clinical staff, patients, and research coordinators.
Valid Certificate preferred:
- Good Clinical Practice.
- Human Subject Protection.
- TRREE (Training and resources in Research Ethics Evaluation).
- ALCOA and principles.
Responsibilities
- Receiving of visitors/clients and directing them accordingly.
- Answering and transferring calls to the respective departments/ staff members.
- Filing and Photocopying study documents.
- Data Quality check.
- Participant Engagement
- Participant Consent and Biometric System Operations.
- Administrative Data Collection/ Capturing study data as required.
- Manage participant Reimbursement Procedure And Document accordingly.
- Participant Recruitment And Retention Activities Support.
- Support Across All Study Activities.
- Responsible for delivery of files, documents, correspondence for study staff.
- Organise staff meetings, Take and distribute minutes.
- Manage petty cash reimbursements.
- Book participant’s follow – up visits.
- Stock ordering and maintenance of stock inventory.
- General Office administration.
Additional Information
- Should you be interested in applying for this vacancy, please send an email.
- The subject heading of the email must read DM -30-Administrator and the job title of position applying for.
Please include the following documentation:
- A cover letter (maximum one page) that clearly states which vacancy you are applying for
- A detailed CV
Ref No
- DM -30-Administrator
Centre
- SYNAPSE Research Clinic
Duration
- 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
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