Description:
Main purpose of the job:The main purpose of the Research Study Assistant is to support accurate and efficient costing of study interventions by collecting, tracking, and capturing detailed cost data This includes monitoring inputs such as labour, materials, and services to ensure proper allocation to project components The role is essential for estimating, compiling, and inputting costs related to climate-health interventions to support effective implementation and costing analysis This role involves a combination of data collection, study participant recruitment and case management, logistical coordination, and facilitation of stakeholder engagement activities Location:
Tshwane Key performance areas:
Gather and compile data from various sources to calculate costs and expenses accurately Enter and maintain cost data in financial systems or databases Assist in preparing detailed cost estimates for climate-health interventions Monitor and track costs for different projects Collaborate with management team to collect and verify cost information Assist in the development and implementation of cost allocation methodologies and procedures Maintain organized records of cost inputs, quantities, and assumptions used Assist in preparing summary costing tables for reports or presentations Support other administrative and financial tasks as assigned Screen and recruit participants according to study inclusion/exclusion criteria Address relevant concerns and misconceptions about the study with participants Receive queries from participants and address or refer the queries to your line manager accordingly Establishing a relationship of trust and respect with participants Actively listen to participants and empathise with them Maintain a detailed log of recruitment activities and participant responses Regularly update the research team on recruitment progress and any challenges encountered Report on number of participants recruited on daily basis to team leader Schedule regular check-ins with participants via phone calls, emails, or in-person visits Send reminders for upcoming study appointments and activities Report on retention rates and provide insights on effective practices to the research team Ensure that source documents are completed and signed correctly File all participant forms according to the study requirements (alphabetic / numeric order) and ensure all forms are submitted to the relevant data capturers Photocopy participant files, admission registers and enrollment logs Follow GCP guidelines when completing participant visit forms Complete telephone logs for all calls made to participants Update electronic screen logs o
04 Jul 2025;
from:
gumtree.co.za