Pietermaritzburg: Research Clinician ((Medical Doctor – 12 Month Sessional Contract – Wits Health Consortium)

About the Role

The Research Clinician role at Wits Health Consortium is a 12-month sessional contract opportunity to design and implement research projects, analyse research data, and publish scientific articles. The successful candidate will be based at the Edendale Lay Ecumencial Center Clinic in Pietermaritzburg.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to writing research and funding proposals
• Stay abreast with relevant research findings
• Obtain ethical approval from relevant regulatory bodies
• Ensure that study is implemented in accordance with protocol and relevant good clinical practice and ethical guidelines
• Maintain oversight of referral systems via direct interaction and assist in the establishment of Memoranda of understanding (MOUs) as required by the study protocol/s
• Contribute to the development and review of clinical standard operating procedures as needed
• Conduct clinical assessments, treatment and/or referral of participants who participate in the study
• Record observations in source notes, patient logs and Case Report Forms (CRFs) in accordance with study specific procedures manual and protocol
• Assess and report adverse events in accordance with the protocol
• Liaise with the laboratory regarding the interpretation of diagnostic test results
• Conduct regular quality assurance reviews
• Monitor the progress of research project; Produce monthly progress reports
• Demonstrate leadership and commitment to excellence by ensuring that protocol and performance targets are met
• Write progress reports to stakeholders including networks and funders
• Conduct data analysis and write up results
• Compile conference presentations
• Disseminate research findings internally and to universities and others stakeholders such the community, CABs and media
• Publish scientific publications
• Participate in advisory committees
• Peer review of journal articles
• Attend to all staffing requirements and administration
• Supervise and manage the duties of subordinates to ensure optimal staff utilisation and maintenance of sound labour relations
• Train staff in clinical procedures and maintain oversight of nursing staff
• Ensure the smooth functioning of the project team and promote harmony, teamwork and sharing of information
• Perform and facilitate performance development and assessments
• Identify substandard performance by team members and take necessary corrective action
• Coach and train subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organisation
• Promote harmony, teamwork and sharing of information
• Provide clinical care to patients and participants
• Accurately and comprehensively maintain medical records
• Manage patient/participant flow in the clinic
• Clinical trial oversight or management as designated by the principal investigator
• Participation in all phases/components of the research process
• Facilitation and resolution of queries from Data Management and Internal / External Monitors within required timeframe

Requirements

• Medical Degree (MBCHB)
• Qualified as Medical Doctor

Qualifications

• None mentioned

Salary & Benefits

• Not mentioned