• To oversee the clinical and non-clinical aspects of a research project

Location:

• Wits RHI – Lejweleputswa (Free State)

Key performance areas:

• Attend to all clinical components of the clinical trial
• Complete participant visits according to protocol
• Attend to all medical concerns of participants enrolled in the clinical trial
• Ensure clinics are resourced and equipped
• Quality control and quality assurance of data in study
• Review and sign off laboratory results
• Review and refer patients where necessary
• Investigate, report and manage participant adverse events
• Compile monthly progress reports
• Attend to administration as required by project
• Supervise and manage the duties of subordinates to ensure optimal staff utilisation and maintenance of sound labour relations
• Perform and facilitate performance development and assessments
• Identify substandard performance by team members and take necessary corrective action
• Train and coach subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organisation
• Source experts, services for the trial and develop MOU for referral purposes Report on study specified end points
• Disseminate relevant research results to the stakeholders
• Study start up, accrual and follow up phase, close out
• Data analysis and reporting and Prepare abstracts, papers and posters for conferences and Journal submissions
• Set up systems to ensure proper running of the study
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including donors, community members, operating managers, etc.
• Assist on other related projects as required
• Conduct trainings (internally and externally)
• Attend writing series meetings
• Develop SOP’s
• Promote harmony, teamwork and sharing of information
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained

Required minimum education and training:

• MBChB with a Public Health Higher Degree

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience, inclusive of community service
• Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
• Training in STI’s and HIV management
• Progress towards a Master’ degree in a research field is highly desirable
• Experience in clinical trials
• Adaptable, flexible, able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Professional body registration:

• HPCSA Professional Body Registration

Demands of the job:

• National and international travel required from time to time
• May be required to work long hours overtime/weekends
• Working in limited resources environment
• Work in a highly pressurized environment
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
• Take ownership for driving own career development in attending
• Training and development sessions and relevant forums/meetings
• Maintain and update knowledge of developments in field and expertise

TO APPLY:

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
• Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions.
• This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL.
• However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• Closing date: 07 March 2025
• Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date.

Please note:

• WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
• AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

Research Clinician (Doctor – 12 Months Ftc – Wits Rhi) position available in Free State, Free State. This job position was posted by AJ Personnel. The job has been posted as a char8000 ad on 2025-02-27 at 01:40:11 in the Medical category