Research Clinician (Medical Doctor - Fixed Term Contract Until December 2027 - Wits MRU)

SUMMARY:
Background:

• WITS MRU (Maternal, Adolescent and Child Health Research Unit) aims to answer priority questions that will translate into improving sexual and reproductive health outcomes through expanding access to appropriate and acceptable health technologies and services
• Our core research areas are contraception including barrier methods, HIV prevention, safer conception, menstrual management, postpartum depression and other areas of sexual and reproductive health
• WITS MRU engages in pivotal research conducted with vulnerable populations, including youth, sex workers and residents of informal settlements
• Using a range of methodologies, we conduct behavioural, operations and clinical research, actively partnering and involving communities and local structures
• We also provide technical assistance, partnering with various stakeholders including the Department of Health and other NGOs to affect policy change and enhance best practice
• We work with diverse Partners, Collaborators and Donors, including local and internationally based universities and research centres

POSITION INFO:
Main purpose of the job: To carry out clinical duties and provide support to clinical activities at the Research site Location: Wits MRU Durban - The Atrium, Overport Key performance areas: Perform Clinician duties as per protocol Clinical trial administration Staff management Required minimum education and training: Medical Doctor with MBChB with experience in clinical medicine and\/or public health Valid driver's license Current registration with Health Professions Council South Africa (HPCSA) Required minimum work experience: Minimum 2-3 years' experience as a Clinical Practitioner Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities: Previous clinical trial\/ research experience Two years' experience in managing\/ supervising Nurses and other Health staff Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Dispensing license Adaptable Flexible Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team Ability to function and operate strategically with sound clinical and business acumen Confidentiality, tact and discretion must be maintained at all times Thorough, with good attention to detail Ordered and systematic in approach to tasks, with strict adherence to protocol Exceptional planning and organisational skills are required together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Able to exercise discretion and independent decision-making Ability to prioritise own workload, 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 meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV with copies of qualifications and registrations Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market 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: 14 October 2026 Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date Please note: 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 AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position