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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