Assistant Officer: AREC (Post Level 13) (Contract appointment: 1 year) Job ID: 5787 at University of the Free State

Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application. 

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter. 
• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications).
• A copy of your identity document (ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals).
• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable).
• A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable).
• Confirmation of employment from current employer / last employer if unemployed (only applicable to external applicants).

Duties and responsibilities:

• Distribute and coordinate ethics reviews.
• Provide timeous communication to researchers on the outcome of ethics committee reviews.
• Assist with completion of online ethics application forms.
• Provide training and workshops to Research Ethics Committees.
• Provide support in the development of ethics application forms.
• Capture and maintain minutes of Animal Research Ethics Committee (AREC).
• Send reminders to researchers to ensure response to AREC outcomes within the allocated time.
• Withdraw late or non-responsive applicants.
• Coordinate ethics committee meeting agenda.
• Update weekly of research outputs dashboard.
• Provide ethics applications and ethics principles guidance to various stakeholders.

Inherent requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or a B. Tech degree on NQF Level 7.

Recommendations:

• Knowledge of Research Information Management System.
• 6 – 12 months administrative experience.