Research Coordinator

Job Description

With over 45 years of experience and over 7,000 “PSI’ers” around the world, working in over 60 countries, Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization. PSI is reimagining healthcare, by putting the consumer at the center, and wherever possible – bringing care to the front door. We are working to fix market failures, shape future health markets, and shift policy and funding to better support consumer empowered healthcare. We are a diverse group of entrepreneurial development professionals with a wide range of backgrounds and experience—all with unique skills that we bring to the critically important work that we do.

PSI/Z seeks a qualified candidate to fill the position of Research Coordinator – Branch Office (Full Time)

Purpose of Job

We are looking for a highly experienced Research Coordinator to oversee the daily implementation of a study on STI point-of-care diagnostics in 11 health facilities in Harare, Zimbabwe. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in research implementation and expertise in study administration, data management, advanced qualitative and quantitative data analysis, and research ethics.

Your contribution

• Oversees the implementation of the clinical study across multiple study sites, ensuring protocol fidelity across all locations.
• Develops and maintains detailed study administration plans and timelines to monitor study progress and ensure timely completion of milestones.
• Coordinates with study site staff to ensure compliance with study protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and regulatory requirements.
• Conducts training of site level research assistants in study methodology, including related ethical procedures, data collection tools, and quality assurance.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for study sites, providing guidance and support on study procedures.
• Facilitates site initiation visits, training sessions, and regular meetings to ensure site staff and managers are well-informed and prepared to conduct study activities.
• Monitors site performance through regular communication and site visits, addressing any issues or challenges.
• Oversees data collection at study sites per protocol.
• Supervises timely paper-based data collection and entry into digital platforms by Research Assistants.
• Regularly performs data quality checks for quality of data accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborates with PSH SIE teams to review and resolve data discrepancies and queries.
• Ensures data confidentiality and security following regulatory and ethical standards.
• Identifies and implements corrective and preventive actions as needed to maintain high standards of study quality.
• Ensures all study activities comply with ethical guidelines, local regulations, and international standards (e.g., ICH-GCP) and reports any protocol violations to the study team.
• Prepares and submits regulatory documents, including ethics committee submissions, amendments, and progress reports.
• Supports study sites in developing and implementing effective participant recruitment and retention strategies.
• Monitors recruitment progress and works with sites to identify and address barriers to recruitment.
• Prepares and presents regular progress reports.
• Maintains effective communication with all study team members and stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration.
• Assists in developing and managing the study budget, ensuring resources are allocated appropriately across study sites.
• Monitors expenditures and manages site-specific budgets to ensure financial accountability.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., social sciences, public health, clinical, or related discipline).
• A master’s degree in a relevant field, including public health, epidemiology, statistics, and demography.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical research coordination, preferably in a multi-site study setting.
• Strong research knowledge, including clinical research processes, regulatory requirements, and research ethics (e.g., ICH-GCP).

To Apply

• Click Here to apply for the Research Coordinator position.
• Detailed CV and a Cover Letter clearly highlighting the job title on the subject line should be sent not later than September 17, 2024, to [email protected]

In return, PSI/Z offers competitive remuneration, commensurate with qualifications and experience. PSI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender identity or expression, race, religion, national origin, or disability.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.