Research Administrator x 15 (Three (3) months fixed term contract)

Main purpose of the job
To assist with the execution of facility-based maternal immunisation surveillance for influenza vaccination.

Location
Johannesburg
Key performance areas
Collect demographic and clinical data from patients meeting the surveillance or research study case definitions
Complete structured interviews with patients who meet the case definition for surveillance or research projects
Complete surveillance related documentation such as screening logs at the antenatal clinics
Monitor the progress and outcome of patients in and out of the clinics to ensure accurate data collection and recording.
Performance of other study related duties, such a photocopying and data entry from study questionnaires as requested by the senior study staff
Assist with maintaining stocks and inventories of surveillance documents and vaccines, and follow up of patients for study outcomes
File surveillance and research records on-site after data collection, according to the relevant protocol.
Perform tasks assigned by the line manager, related to influenza vaccination surveillance and research programmes.
Follow established policies, procedures and objectives, continuous quality improvements objectives, safety, environmental or infection control to ensure compliance.

Required minimum education and training
Grade 12 with Science and Mathematics
HIV VCT education and counseling course will be advantageous

Required minimum work experience
Minimum 1 years’ relevant working experience

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
Crisis Intervention and counselling skills
Good written and verbal Communication skills
Good Interpersonal Skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work under pressure