Medical Officer - (Doctor - Wits RHI)

SUMMARY:
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, sexual and reproductive health, and vaccinology

POSITION INFO:
Main purpose of the job:

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

• Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Wits RHI Research Centre Clinical Research Site (CRS)

• Clinical assessment, treatment and/or referral of study participants
• Participate in routine assessment of participants in accordance with the protocols
• Screen and enrol eligible patients in accordance with study protocol and ethical guidelines
• 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
• Review patient vitals, laboratory results, and other study-related findings
• Treat opportunistic infections diagnosed and Prescribe the appropriate interventions
• Facilitate emergency referrals and coordinate transfers for specialist care as required
• Monitor and manage any adverse events, ensuring proper follow-up of participants
• Conduct regular emergency trolley inventory, order/replace expired consumables
• Provide regular clinical support to ensure participant care meets HPCSA and Wits RHI standards
• Data collection and storage of data according to GCP and study SOPs
• Recruitment and retention according to set accrual targets as required by the sponsors
• Development and ongoing revision of SOPs compliant with sponsor and unit guidelines
• Capture patient data accurately on the Case Report Forms (CRFs) and maintain source documentation
• Attend meetings as required
• Engage and meet with sponsors and Monitors as required
• Attend to all staffing requirements and administration
• Supervise and manage the duties of subordinates to ensure optimal staff utilisation and maintenance of sound labour relations
• Perform and facilitate performance development and assessments
• Identify substandard performance by team members and take necessary corrective action
• Coach and train subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organisation
• Promote harmony, teamwork and sharing of information
• Comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Protocol requirements and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Verify accuracy of data in source documentation and accuracy of transcription from source data CRFs as needed
• Ensure errors/queries are corrected timeously
• Support the timely transmission/data faxing of relevant Case Report Forms following QC activity (as needed)
• Ensure completion of corrective action of internal and external QC reports and monitoring reviews
• Assist with staff training (and retraining) where error trends are identified
• Proactively resolve protocol queries and missing data with the Research Team

• MBBCh Degree or equivalent

• Minimum 2 years’ relevant work experience within a clinical research environment, preferably with TB/HIV management experience

• Updated BLS and ACLS certifications
• Minimum 2 years relevant work experience within a clinical research environment, preferably with TB and HIV management experience
• Willing to work overnight, weekend as well as night shifts as required
• Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) practices, particularly in TB and high-risk clinical settings
• Well organised, 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
• Strong patient-centred approach with a commitment to quality care
• Able to prioritise own workload, take initiative (pro-active) and work to tight deadlines

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