Medical Officer
Main purpose of the job
The purpose of this position is to combine research and clinical skills in order to ensure the correct implementation of clinical trial protocols. The research clinician is responsible for coordinating all clinical aspects of the study from protocol review and training through to implementation and study closure.
Location
Yeoville, Johannesburg
Key performance areas
• Clinical assessment, treatment and/or and referral of participants who participate in trials and experience trial outcomes including pregnancy, HIV infection, sexually transmitted infections, serious or modifiable adverse events or other conditions requiring further medical management
• Participate in routine assessment of participants in accordance with the protocols
• Initiate, maintain and strengthen referral systems via direct interaction and assist in the establishment of
Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) as required by the study protocol/s
• Conduct regular liaison with the laboratory regarding the interpretation of diagnostic test results. It is the
responsibility of the clinician to ensure that an appropriate management plan is followed as a result of receiving
diagnostic test results
• Quality control of Case Report Forms with respect to clinical activities
• Data collection and storage of data according to GCP and study SOP’s
• Recruitment and retention according to set accrual targets as required by the sponsors
• Set up and maintenance of trial documentation required by regulatory authorities (MCC and Ethics)
• Produce monthly progress reports which document recruitment and retention activities including study outcomes
• Development and ongoing revision of Standard Operating Procedures compliant with sponsor and unit guidelines
• Ensure the maintenance of the study essential documents as per the WRHI/study SOP
• Provide regular clinical support to the clinic staff to ensure that clinical management of participants is of a high
quality and complies with HPCSA and WRHI standards
Required minimum education and training
• MBBCh qualification or equivalent
• Medical qualification with experience in clinical medicine and or public health/epidemiology
Professional Body Registration
• HPCSA registration
Required minimum work experience
• Minimum 2 years experience
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
• Experience in STI management / Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Post graduate degree/ diploma in public health/ epidemiology or progress to this degree an advantage
• Research experience in design and implementation of clinical trial/ research projects would be highly desirable
• Experience working in a donor funded organisation / NGO or project-based environment
• Experience writing donor proposals and protocols
• Exceptional organisational and administrative skills together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ordered and systematic in approach to tasks
• Attention to detail
• Pro-active, able to exercise discretion and independent decision-making
• Able to prioritise own work load and work towards deadlines
• Self motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Able to speak other African languages
Should you be interested in applying for this vacancy, clearly state which vacancy you are applying for and forward your detailed CV to: Suraya Maharaj at smaharaj@witshealth.co.za or 0866164167.
The closing date for all applications is 27 February 2012.
The WRHI will only respond to shortlisted candidates. Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications unsuccessful. In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.