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Research Assistant to PI

HIV Prevention Research Unit
Durban
2 Year Contract

This position entails responsibility for:

• Literature searches on the internet and coordination of a reference database.
• Assist with the preparation of documents for ethics and MCC applications and regulatory progress reports.
• Creating regulatory documentation and maintaining filing systems for research studies according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards
• Provide administrative support  (filing, general typing, taking and typing of minutes, creating presentations, reports)
• Diary Management
• Planning/Coordinating meetings, workshops and trainings for both unit and research projects (catering, booking of venues, etc)
• General office and research duties

Requirements:

• Basic degree or equivalent diploma with two years experience in a research or related environment
• Good organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent computer skills in MS Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet)
• Experience with DAIDS policies and requirements

Closing date: 6 August 2010

PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER: R238 IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS.  CERTIFIED COPIES OF YOUR ID AND HIGHEST FORMAL QUALIFICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATION. SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT CONTAIN THESE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS, IT WILL UNFORTUNATELY NOT BE CONSIDERED.

If you do not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date,
kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

The MRC retains the right not to make an appointment.