Research Coordinator

· Track study progress and identify problems. Report to supervisor and PIs as required.
Coordinate logistical, training and reporting tasks in the studies.
Contribute to development of Research SOPs.
Organise, conduct and follow-up site initiation visits, routine monitoring and close out visits as per relevant study plan.
Motivate and train investigators and site staff to ensure obligations in regards to study timelines.
· Verify the quality, accuracy, completion and timeliness of data. Completely and efficiently resolve data and audit queries and issues
· Adhere to the study protocol and study procedures manual. Comply with the mandatory SOPs agreed for the study
· Complete reports accurately and within the specified timelines
Key tasks include but are not limited to:
· Understand study protocols and ensure sites comply with protocol and GCP requirements.
Manage logistical aspects for study set up and implementation (eg ethical approvals, import permits, purchasing, IT systems).
Follow up the contracts with study sites according to the project agreements.
· Liaise with the study teams and sites face-to-face, or by email/social media, and with collaborators.
· Liaise with research monitoring/audits and support the study team to answer reports.
· Take a part in developing CRFs of studies.
· Ensure data is entered accurately and completely by frequent data tracking.
· Oversee data cleaning in preparation for analysis. Verify that data entered on the CRFs is complete and consistent with patient clinical notes, known as source data/document verification.
Other support tasks include but are not limited to
· Support TB studies to prepare study invoices (hospital fee invoices, telephone invoices, labor cost invoice, travel reimbursment invoice, etc) and logistics as per training.