Research Medical Officer

Recruiter:

University of Cape Town Lung Institute

Job Ref:

CPT000095/Chels

Date posted:

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
The Centre for TB Research Innovation, based at the University of Cape Town Lung Institute (www.lunginstitute.co.za) require applications for a MEDICAL OFFICER* on a Fixed Term Contract.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

MBChB degree with research experience
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
Good management skills
Computing skills appropriate for medical research
Verbal, written and reading fluency in English
Excellent Organisational and logistical skills
Ability to work independently, as well as within a dynamic team

The successful candidate will have the following major responsibilities:

Recruitment and follow up of study participants in accordance with Good Clinical Practice
Clinical evaluation of patients and patient safety management (reviewing adverse events and serious adverse events)
Phlebotomy and transport of blood specimens to the laboratory from the clinical site may be occasionally required.
Maintenance, cross-checking (QC) and entry of accurate data at clinical site
Liaise closely and maintain effective communication with the project coordinator and the Principal Investigator.
Keeping an up-to-date register of all studies detailing timelines for reporting to Funder, ethics renewals and recruitment status.
Submitting research studies for regulatory approvals
Management, supervision, and teaching of clinical research staff as required by the project
There will be an opportunity to be involved in publications and a special program can be tailored for those wishing to pursue a master’s or PhD (only if appropriate and this is not a job requirement)

Additional Information:

This position will be based in Mowbray Cape Town
12 months Fixed Term Contract
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Closing Date: 30 April 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY STATEMENT
The University of Cape Town Lung Institute is committed to equity in our employment practices and reserves the right not to appoint.
The selection process will be guided by the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the University of Cape Town Lung Institute (Pty) Ltd.

POPIA STATEMENT
Please note that when applying for any position, reference checks will be completed, and personal information defined in the protection of personal information Act 4 of 2013 will be processed. In applying for this position, applicants will be deemed to have consented to such processing as defined in the policy statement.

*Please Note: This Position is not on UCT Conditions of Service

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