Job Description

CLINICAL PROJECT MANAGER
TWO (2) YEARS FIXED - TERM CONTRACT
HEAD QUARTER; WOODSTOCK CAPE TOWN
The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organisation focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa.
We have a fantastic job opportunity for a talented person wanting to realize their full potential. Could that be you? If so, we invite you to explore the possibility of joining us to play your part in DTHF's exciting future.
The main purpose of this position is to manage an HIV Vaccine trial programme that is being implemented at DTHF and other South African clinical research sites. The candidate will have a strong background in basic and/or clinical sciences, and extensive clinical trial experience, including understanding of regulatory processes, trial conduct and investigational product handling.

• MSc in a basic biomedical science (e.g. immunology, virology, molecular biology, pharmacology, infectious diseases) or medical degree(MBChB, MBBCh or MD)
• 3- 5 years' experience in HIV vaccine and/or HIV prevention research
• 3- 5 years' experience as a clinical project manager of research studies and research teams
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice guidelines and clinical trial site processes is essential
• Strong research focus and a publication record is essential
• Demonstrated leadership and people-management experience
• Budget/grant management skills
• Excellent ability to build interpersonal relationships and partnerships
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Excellent scientific writing and communication skills (English written and verbal)
• High personal integrity, resilience, and attention to detail
• Strong planning, organization and reporting skills

Advantageous:

• PhD in a related speciality
• Experience with vaccine investigational products or immunogenicity studies
• Experience in scientific and grant writing
• Competence in data management, biostatistics and data interpretation
• Familiarity with funding agency and sponsor reporting requirements

Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate and oversee the implementation of an ambitious HIV vaccine programme
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting on study progress
• Manage key project staff members ensuring deliverables are met
• Engage in the HIV Vaccine Research agenda
• HIV vaccine trial implementation and oversight
• Support other HIV prevention projects
• Assist the study principal investigators and project leads with preparing reports for funders and regulators and scientific publications
• Maintain relationships with all key stakeholders responsible for project delivery

Values fit: Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence
Submit a detailed cover letter, updated CV with certified copy of highest qualification and details of two (2) current contactable referees by 12th December 2025. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you are a foreign national applying for this position please attach a copy of your work permit to your application.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
If you have not heard from us within four weeks after the closing date please consider your application as unsuccessful.
We are committed to equity in our employment practices. It is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. We reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified.
I understand and accept that by applying for this position, I authorized DTHF to process my personal information in accordance with its internal operational requirements.
I further understand that the personal information I disclose to DTHF will be processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act and may include the transferring thereof to third parties for the purposes of verification.
This job may be removed before it expires.
Desmond Tutu Health Foundation is a child-friendly organisation committed to the protection of children.
For more information about the organization please visit our website.

Skills Required