Job Description
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.

Duties and Responsibilities
• 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.


Qualifications and Experience
• 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).