Clinical Associate (x2 – 6 months Fixed Term Contract - Wits VIDA)

SUMMARY:
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

POSITION INFO:
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

• Nurses’ Residence, Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital

• Locate and consent participants
• Answer any questions parents may have during the consenting process

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• BCMP Degree (Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice)

• HPCSA registration

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

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