Medical Officer (Research) - Wits RHI

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POSITION INFO:

Main purpose of the job:
To coordinate and provide support to all clinical aspects of a particular study(ies) from protocol review and training through to implementation, quality control and quality assurance as well as study closure procedures.

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

Key performance areas:

• Provide input and advice on the research study design.
• Advise on the design of research tools and relevant forms for ethical approval.
• Write research protocols for relevant studies.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders to set up the study i.e. laboratories.
• Conduct resource planning and purchase equipment and material required for the study.
• Train the Clinical Team and other relevant staff.
• Monitor the progress of research projects.
• Perform routine participant assessments in accordance with the protocols.
• Provide treatment to patients by giving medications or prescriptions.
• Investigate any adverse events and make referrals as and when required.
• Perform data cleanup to ensure data is accurate and complete.
• Compile relevant study and/or progress reports to stakeholders.
• Provide advice and support to any other HIV / STI related studies as and when required.
• Attend relevant Writing Series meetings to support and encourage the writing of research papers.
• Write and disseminate publications.
• Contribute towards the development of the Research Team by conducting ad hoc research training interventions.
• Develop relevant training material, handouts and presentations.
• Provide input in the development of HIV / STI related training material and presentations.
• 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 enroll 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 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 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.
• 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.
• Ensure errors on source documents e.g. CRF’s are corrected, initialled and dated.
• 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.

Required minimum education and training:

• MBBCh Degree or equivalent.

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum 3 years of which 1 year should be in a research environment and with relevant experience in HIV and Sexual Health.

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

• 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.

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV. Please Apply Online
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications: 31 January 2023.
• 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.
• Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
• Note WHC, in accordance with their 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.
• The organisation maintains a Mandatory Covid-19 requirement and as such only Covid-19 Vaccinated incumbents will be considered for positions.

Please note:

• 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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