Medical Officer (Medical 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

• Wits RHI -7 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Research Centre. On the 3rd,4th, and 5th Floor

• 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 Centre Staff and maintain accurate records
• Screen and enrol eligible patients in accordance with study protocol and ethical guidelines
• Demonstrate cultural competence and the ability to work respectfully and effectively with LGBTQIA+ and Gender-diverse populations
• 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 regular emergency trolley inventory, order/replace expired consumables
• 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
• 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
• Development and ongoing revision of standard operating procedures compliant with sponsor and unit guidelines
• Identify research questions in specialist area
• Write grant proposals, protocols and ethics applications 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 (CRF)
• 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
• 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 ongoing training and development activities such as workshops, forums, conferences etc.
• Participate and give input in ad hoc projects and initiatives
• 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 Case Report Forms (CRF) as needed
• Use Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems in real-time capture collected data
• Ensure errors on source documents e.g. CRF’s are corrected, initialled and dated
• 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

• Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

• Minimum 3 years of experience of which 1 year should be in a research environment

• 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 (GCP)
• 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 priorities own workload, take initiative (proactive) 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, when at work
• 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 participants from all walks of life, all ages including those who are HIV positive, ill and emotional because of the HIV disease
• Confidentiality, tact and discretion must be always maintained

• 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: 24 July 2025
• Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date

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