Job Openings at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

Responsibilities

• Supervising of all clinical and administrative aspects of a clinical trial within the research unit to ensure the delivery of the required targets and quality;
• Cost control within the unit and all vendor contracts for services at the site or unit;
• Staff management, hiring, on boarding, utilization, performance management, etc;
• Setting up, conducting and successful completion of clinical trial related activities and deliverables;
• Driving and leading recruitment strategies and plans to meet study requirements and to ensure to trial participants;
• Facilitating all training (internal and external) and capacity building initiatives;
• Both Governance/compliance and quittable access on-boarding new participants to include student research Capacity building;
• Managing the total supportive process regarding the site feasibility process when being considered for a new clinical study or for contracted research or trial participation;
• Implementing of quality control methods, practices, standards, quality assurance, and quality improvements;
• Ensuring compliance with all of the applicable legislation, regulations and guidelines that govern the functioning of the unit;
• Ensuring that the site and facilities provide a safe working environment;
• Supporting the drive to elicit new business from the clinical trials industry;
• Assessing, evaluating, benchmarking, and expanding the capabilities and offerings of the CRU;
• Overseeing the CRU site activities to ensure that contracted targets and deliverables are met;
• Managing the relationship with Enterprises UP as the CRU’s business partner.

Minimum Requirements

• BCur or BPharm or MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees)
• A total of 6 years experience in the clinical research setting;
• Track record in the setting up, record, conduct and successful completion of clinical trial related activities and deliverables;
• Proven managerial and leadership skills within clinical research industry;
• Must have managed a profit center relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Advanced proficiency levels in, Regulatory and research ethics knowledge;
• Planning, conducting and overseeing of clinical trials across the entire spectrum of the drug development process, from early development study, financial and business management;
• Understanding of the global guidelines and regulations that govern the conduct of clinical trials;
• MS Office suite of products (MS Word, Excel, PP).

Added Advantages And Preferences

• Relevant postgraduate degree or equivalent;
• MBA
• A total of 2 years experience of having managed a profitable trial management business.
• Having managed a trial management business with a turnover of more than R15M per annum for at least 2 years.
• The all-inclusive remuneration package for this contract position will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines.

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Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate- and postgraduate courses with the emphasis on biomechanics;
• Play an active role as academic nationally and internationally;
• Conduct departmental- and academic-related activities and responsibilities;
• Be involved in clinical training of undergraduate and postgraduate students;
• Mentor and supervise postgraduate students;
• Conduct collaborative research in their research specialisation area;
• Participate in community engagement and service delivery;
• Comply and assist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa’s (HPCSA) directives and minimum standards

Minimum Requirements

Lecturer:

• Master’s degree in Human Movement Science (Biomechanics and /or Sport Science and/ or Biokinetics) or equivalent;
• Minimum of two publications in accredited peer-reviewed journals;
• At least two years’ experience working as a Biomechanist, Biokineticist or sport scientist;
• Competent in the use of biomechanical devices (such as force plates, motion capture and electromyography) and the processing, analysis and interpretation of associated data.

Senior Lecturer

• PhD in Human Movement Science (Biomechanics and /or Sport Science and/ or Biokinetics) or equivalent;
• Minimum of five publications in accredited peer-reviewed journals;
• At least five years’ practice experience as a Biomechanist, Biokineticist or sport scientist;
• Competent in the use of biomechanical devices (such as force plates, motion capture and electromyography) and the processing, analysis and interpretation of associated data;
• Conference papers delivered;
• At least two postgraduate students supervised (completed);
• Minimum of three years’ experience in teaching;
• Course/block co-ordinator or equivalent;
• Experience in academic curriculum development and administration.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Evidence of research, postgraduate supervision, teaching and/or practical application of biomechanics in sport science and biokinetics;
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office, (Word, Excel, Power-Point);
• Interpersonal- and mentoring skills;
• The ability to work independently and in a team.
• Added Advantages And Preferences

Lecturer:

• One-year teaching/tutoring and research experience at undergraduate/postgraduate levels;
• Some first author publications in peer-reviewed journals are recommended;
• Illustrate potential to become a competent lecturer at the undergraduate level;
• Illustrate potential to become an established researcher;
• To study further and to conduct research;
• Experience in interdisciplinary, collaborative research;
• Record of national and/or international teamwork.

Senior Lecturer

• Experience as supervisor of postgraduate students, preferably Masters level or higher;
• Teaching portfolio compliant with UP criteria;
• Community engagement recommended.