Research Ethics Coordinator

• Managing ethics application processes.
• Performing the administrative review of all ethics applications.
• Providing secretarial support to the Health Research Ethics Committee.
• Managing and reporting on information with regard to ethics applications.
• Supporting researchers with regard to ethics applications.
• Communicating with the research community about research ethics and processes.
• Training researchers in the basic principles of ethical research and application processes.
• Providing input into the development of Stellenbosch Universitys policies and guidelines.
• Providing input into the design and implementation of ethics application and review processes in consultation with the Head: Health Research Ethics.
• Representing Stellenbosch University in national and local forums when requested to do so.

• A masters degree in science or health related discipline, plus at least one years relevant experience in an ethics environment, OR a bachelors or honours degree plus at least five years relevant experience in an ethics environment.
• Knowledge and practical application of the National Health Research Ethics Councils (NHREC) guidelines.
• Demonstrated understanding of research ethics and its application to qualitative and quantitative research approaches.
• Advanced experience with Infoneticas ERM system or another online ethics review management system.
• A high level of computer literacy (word processing, spreadsheets and email) and previous administrative experience.
• Excellent writing skills, and the ability to work accurately and with attention to detail.
• The ability to work under pressure, use own initiative and meet deadlines.
• The ability to work both independently/unsupervised and as part of a small, dedicated team in a broader organisational setting.

• A postgraduate degree/diploma in ethics.
• Proven experience, knowledge and understanding of the implementation of an ethics review system.
• Previous experience and knowledge of research administration/management in the South African higher education research environment.
• Extensive, relevant and recent administrative experience within a computerised environment.
• Evidence of experience in maintaining high levels of organisation of documents and minutes, and maintaining quick turnaround times.
• Project management experience.

Information :

• Company : Stellenbosch University
• Position : Research Ethics Coordinator
• Location : Stellenbosch, Western Cape
• Country : ZA