Hillbrow: Medical Officer (Medical Doctor – Locum – Wits RHI)

About the Role

We are seeking a Medical Officer to join our team at the Wits RHI Research Centre Clinical Research Site (CRS) in Hillbrow, South Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for recruiting, screening, and providing clinical management to participants in clinical trials according to study protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical assessment, treatment, and/or referral of study participants
• Routine assessment of participants in accordance with the protocols
• Screening and enrolling eligible patients in accordance with study protocol and ethical guidelines
• Initiating, maintaining, and strengthening referral systems via direct interaction
• Reviewing patient vitals, laboratory results, and other study-related findings
• Treating opportunistic infections diagnosed and prescribing appropriate interventions
• Facilitating emergency referrals and coordinating transfers for specialist care as required
• Monitoring and managing any adverse events, ensuring proper follow-up of participants
• Conducting regular clinical support to ensure participant care meets HPCSA and Wits RHI standards
• Data collection and storage of data according to GCP and study SOPs
• Recruitment and retention according to set accrual targets as required by the sponsors
• Development and ongoing revision of SOPs compliant with sponsor and unit guidelines
• Capturing patient data accurately on the Case Report Forms (CRFs) and maintaining source documentation
• Attending meetings as required
• Engaging and meeting with Sponsors and Monitors as required
• Supervising and managing the duties of subordinates to ensure optimal staff utilisation and maintenance of sound labour relations
• Performing and facilitating performance development and assessments
• Identifying substandard performance by team members and taking necessary corrective action
• Coaching and training subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organisation
• Promoting harmony, teamwork, and sharing of information

Requirements

• MBBCh Degree or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years relevant work experience within a clinical research environment, preferably with TB management experience
• Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) practices, particularly in TB and high-risk clinical settings
• Well organised, ordered, systematic, and analytical working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Qualifications

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Salary & Benefits

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