Medical Officer FTC Rhi

🗏Job Type

Full Time

About the Position

A Medical Officer (2 Year FTC) vacancy is available at our client Wits Health Consortium's Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (RHI) in Hillbrow - Gauteng.

Background

The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges.
It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, ***ual and reproductive health and vaccinology. This is done through pioneering, multi-disciplinary research; responsive technical support and innovation in health services; and evidence-based policy development and advocacy with national, regional and global stakeholders.

Main purpose of the job

To recruit, screen and provide clinical management to participants in clinical trials according to study protocols
Location

Hillbrow
Key performance areas

Clinical assessment, treatment and/or referral of participants who participate in the study
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
Management of Hepatitis B vaccinations of Research center staff and maintain accurate records
Screen and enrol eligible patients in accordance with study protocol and ethical guidelines
Review patient vitals and other study-related results
Treat opportunistic infections diagnosed
Prescribe the appropriate treatment
Report any adverse events and follow-up on patients
Conduct ward rounds to follow up on patients who have been admitted to the hospital
Conduct regular emergency trolley inventory, order/replace expired consumables
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 ( Ethics)
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 WITS RHI / study SOP with the regulatory manager
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 WITS RHI standards
Identify research questions in specialist area
Write grant proposals, protocols and ethics applications in order to fund and perform research studies
Implement research studies in conjunction with the research teams
Attend, present and participate in organisational research and academic meetings
Produce monthly progress reports which document clinical outcomes of study participants
Complete source notes and patient logs
Capture patient data on the Case Report Forms
Attend meetings as required
Engage and meet with sponsors and Monitors as required
Required minimum education and training

MBBCh degree or equivalent
Be an independent Medical Practitioner and registered with HPCSA
Required minimum work experience

Minimum 3 years of which 1 should be in a research environment
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

Certification in good clinical practice (GCP) and HIV management
Experience working in a donor funded organization
Post graduate qualification in Public Health / HIV management or in the process of obtaining qualification
Experience in Reproductive Health
Experience in writing donor proposals, protocols and scientific journals
Certification in HIV Management and good clinical practice
Well organized, ordered, systematic and analytical
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Assertive, confident and adaptable
Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Display a concern for patients and willingness to respond to patients’ needs and requirements
Able to prioritise own work load, take initiative (pro-active) and work to tight deadlines. Self-motivated with a high regard for work ethic, values and integrity
National and international travel and overtime may be required from time to time
Required to be contactable at all times
Working in under-resourced and/or unpleasant circumstances
May be required to conduct clinical trial rounds to visit patients if admitted to hospital
Work with patients who are HIV positive, ill and emotional due to the effects of the HIV disease
Confidentiality, tact and discretion must be maintained at all times

Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV

Please take note that the applicants who donotadhere 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.
In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants fromdesignated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.

AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.


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