Research Clinician (Doctor - 12 Months FTC - Wits RHI)

Location :
Wits RHI Lejweleputswa (Free State)

Key performance areas :

1. Oversee the clinical and non-clinical aspects of a research project
2. Attend to all clinical components of the clinical trial
3. Complete participant visits according to protocol
4. Attend to all medical concerns of participants enrolled in the clinical trial
5. Ensure clinics are resourced and equipped
6. Quality control and quality assurance of data in study
7. Review and sign off laboratory results
8. Review and refer patients where necessary
9. Investigate, report and manage participant adverse events
10. Compile monthly progress reports
11. Attend to administration as required by project
12. Supervise and manage the duties of subordinates to ensure optimal staff utilisation and maintenance of sound labour relations
13. Perform and facilitate performance development and assessments
14. Identify substandard performance by team members and take necessary corrective action
15. Train and coach subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organisation
16. Source experts, services for the trial and develop MOU for referral purposes
17. Report on study specified end points
18. Disseminate relevant research results to the stakeholders
19. Study start up, accrual and follow up phase, close out
20. Data analysis and reporting and Prepare abstracts, papers and posters for conferences and Journal submissions
21. Set up systems to ensure proper running of the study
22. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including donors, community members, operating managers, etc.
23. Assist on other related projects as required
24. Conduct trainings (internally and externally)
25. Attend writing series meetings
26. Develop SOPs
27. Promote harmony, teamwork and sharing of information
28. Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management
29. 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 :

1. Minimum 2-3 years experience, inclusive of community service
2. Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
3. Training in STIs and HIV management
4. Progress towards a Master degree in a research field is highly desirable
5. Experience in clinical trials
6. Adaptable, flexible, able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
7. 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 :

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

TO APPLY :

1. Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
2. 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.
3. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL.
4. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.
5. Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
6. Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
7. Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
8. Note : No CV will be accepted after the closing date.

Please note :

1. 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.
2. AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
3. AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.