Research Assistant

• If you have a passion for clinical research and a drive to contribute to women's health outcomes, this role is worth paying attention to. A growing research team is looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Research Assistant to join a clinical trial that is gearing up for an exciting new phase. This is not a desk-filler position. It is a hands-on, people-facing, documentation-intensive role where your precision and interpersonal skills will directly influence the quality of the science.

What's in it for you

• Join a team doing genuinely important work in cervical cancer prevention and women's health research.
• Work on a privately funded trial that offers stability and a clear project trajectory.
• Gain meaningful clinical trial experience under experienced investigators in a structured research environment.
• Be part of a close-knit team where your contribution is visible and valued.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field or similar.
• Valid Good Clinical Practice GCP certification and training in the protection of human subjects.
• At least two years of prior work experience in research or public health.
• Spoken and written fluency in English and IsiZulu or Sesotho.
• Strong computer literacy with excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and data capture.
• Experience in cancer, sexual and reproductive health, and/or HIV programmes or research.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and stay organised under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the study coordinator and investigators with planning, set-up, and the day-to-day running of the clinical trial in line with the approved protocol, GCP, and SOPs.
• Recruit participants, support screening and enrolment, and maintain retention through follow-up calls and tracing of participants lost to follow-up.
• Administer informed consents and ensure all consent documentation is correctly completed and filed.
• Coordinate and schedule study visits, liaising with clinic, pharmacy, and laboratory staff to ensure smooth visit delivery.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and contemporaneous source documents, case report forms, study logs, participant reimbursement records, and trackers.
• Capture study data into the electronic data capture system, resolve data queries, and support quality control of all study records.
• Support readiness for monitoring visits, audits, and ethics and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Assist investigators in preparing study-related reports, presentations, and educational materials, and share findings with community stakeholders as required.