Human Resources Clerk

About Africa Clinical Research Network (ACRN)

Africa Clinical Research Network (ACRN) is an African-led clinical research organization focused on expanding trial capability across the continent. The organization collaborates with hospitals, research units, and investigators to support high-quality clinical studies, ranging from investigator-led research to late-phase and registration trials, while also helping strengthen local systems, capabilities, and infrastructure.

ACRN functions as a pan-African platform for site management and research delivery, bringing together clinical operations, regulatory know-how, data and digital tools, and quality management. Its approach is practical and integrated, aimed at helping trials run effectively in real-world settings, minimizing delays for sites, sponsors, and regulators, and producing dependable, audit-ready data.

The organization works with governments, regulators, academic institutions, and industry partners to increase Africa’s contribution to global clinical research. At the same time, it seeks to create local value through workforce development, stronger institutions, and better patient care.

Employees at ACRN contribute to meaningful, complex work with international impact as part of a multidisciplinary team that values precision, responsibility, and innovation. The organization is building a long-term, ambitious, and African-led platform, and it is looking for people who want to help shape that future.

Role Overview

The Human Resources Clerk will provide administrative and clerical assistance to the Human Resources Department. This position is responsible for supporting employee record management, recruitment coordination, HR paperwork, and the smooth handling of day-to-day HR operations in a busy clinical research setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Update and organize employee files, personnel records, and HR database information.
• Assist with recruitment tasks such as posting vacancies, reviewing applications, and arranging interviews.
• Support the onboarding and exit processes for employees.
• Keep records related to leave, attendance, training, and compliance up to date.
• Draft HR letters, reports, documentation, and routine correspondence.
• Offer general administrative assistance to the Human Resources team.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Diploma or Degree Certificate in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• At least 1 year of clerical or administrative experience, ideally within a human resources environment.
• Competence in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Well-developed organizational and record-management abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with care.

Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge of basic labour laws and human resources practices.
• Strong filing, document control, and records management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in day-to-day work.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly.
• Professional handling of confidential matters and sensitive data.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.

Application Deadline

Applications close on 30 June 2026.