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Clinical Associate jobs in South Africa
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Clinical Associate
AJ Personnel
Soweto
On-site
ZAR 250 000 - 350 000
Full time
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Job summary
A leading health research organization is seeking a Clinical Associate in Soweto. You will be responsible for scanning patient files, conducting follow-up visits on enrolled neonates, and collecting various samples. The ideal candidate will hold a BCMP degree and HPCSA registration, with prior experience in research and working with neonates preferred. This role necessitates a high level of attention to detail, effective self-management, and the ability to work under pressure, ensuring quality standards and timelines are met. Please apply before the closing date of February 18, 2026.
Qualifications
- Experience working with neonates and infants is preferred.
- Previous research experience is desirable.
- Must possess confidentiality and discretion.
Responsibilities
- Scan patient files and conduct daily follow-ups.
- Collect blood samples and swabs from participants.
- Assist in quality control of the database.
Skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure
Comfortable working with computers
Self-motivated
Teamwork
Education
BCMP Degree (Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice)
HPCSA registration
Job description
Background
- The Wits Diagnostic Innovation Hub (DIH) is a division of Wits Health Consortium
- Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly‑owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences
- WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives. In addition, WHC offers a range of products and services to Academics
Main purpose of the job
- The Clinical Associate is responsible for scanning patient files, conducting daily follow‑up visits on enrolled cohort neonates and infants
- They are also responsible for collection of blood samples and rectal swabs from neonates, as well as collection of blood, breastmilk, rectal and vaginal swabs from maternal participants
- They will be responsible for locating and consenting participants
- They will also be required to abstract details from medical records and assist in quality control of the database
Location
- Nurses’ Residence, Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital
Key performance areas
1.Participant Enrollment
- Locate and consent participants
- Answer any questions parents may have during the consenting process
2.Administration
- Collect and copy the required data from the participant’s medical file and record information into the secure Wits VIDA portal
- Record and maintain enrolment logs daily Follow GCP guidelines
- Report on stats of participants enrolled daily
- Complete and electronically file all relevant documentation
- Complete abstraction onto the database daily
- Record any septic episodes daily
- Assist with quality control of database by doing verification
- Assist research assistants (when required) to complete Health Economics Questionnaire
3.Clinical Duties
- Perform daily follow up visits of enrolled cohort neonates
- Collect case plates from NHLS
- Identify cases from NHLS
- Collect rectal swabs and bloods from neonates as required
- Collect rectal and vaginal swabs, blood samples and breastmilk samples from maternal participants as required
- Keep track of outcome of neonates - to notify the MITS team if there have been any neonates who have demised
4.Customer Service
- Ensure all customer interaction (Both internal and external customers) is of the highest professional level
- Build and maintain authentic relationships with all stakeholders ensuring that all interactions are professional
- Effectively manage work processes in order to maintain high levels of productivity
5.Effective Self-Management and Performance Ownership
- Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self‑management
- Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
- Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
- Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in on‑going training and development activities such as workshops, forums, conferences etc
- Apply knowledge of the organisational systems, structures, policies and procedures to achieve results
- Provide appropriate resolution for tasks or deadlines not met
- Support and drive the organisation’s core values
- Take ownership for driving own career development
Required minimum education and training
- BCMP Degree (Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice)
Professional Body Registration
- HPCSA registration
Required minimum work experience
- Previous research experience and previous experience navigating hospital environments are desirable
- Comfortable working with computers
- Preferable to have experience working with neonates and infants, should be comfortable with performing procedures on them
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
- Confidentiality, tact and discretion must be maintained at all times
- Ability to manage self and prioritize own workload
- Self motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Must be comfortable working with neonates and infants and performing procedures on them
Demands of the job
- Working overtime on weekends is required
- Working efficiently to keep up with tight study deadlines
- Locating participants, consenting participants, taking samples, abstracting medical records and assisting with quality control of information on the database
- Any other administrative and/or supportive study tasks to ensure the success of the study
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
- 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: 18 February 2026
- 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
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.