To recruit, screen, and provide health care to patients participating in clinical trials according to study protocols
Location:
ILTBRU - Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Key performance areas:
Clinical assessment, treatment, and or, referral to 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
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 because of receiving diagnostic test results
Quality control of case report forms with respect to clinical activities
Screen and enroll eligible patients in accordance with the study protocol and ethical guidelines
Review patient vital statistics and other study-related results
Treat opportunistic or sexually transmitted infections diagnosed
Prescribe the appropriate treatment
Report any adverse events and follow up on patients
Conduct ward rounds to follow up on patients who have been admitted to the hospital
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
Provide regular clinical support to the clinic staff to ensure that clinical management of participants is of high quality and complies with HPCSA and Wits Health Consortium standards
Identity research questions in a specialist area
Implement research studies in conjunction with the research teams
Attend, present, and participate in organizational research and academic meetings
Proactively resolve protocol queries and missing data with the Research Team
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
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 of driving your own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as workshops, forums, conferences, etc. Participate and give input in ad hac projects and initiatives
Participate and give input in ad hoc projects and initiatives
Required minimum education and training:
MBBCh Degree or equivalent
Required minimum work experience and abilities:
Minimum 3 years of which 1 should be in a research environment
Experience working with trial participants, including provision of medical products by infusion, contraceptives, HIV/STI prevention and treatment services
Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:
HIV management Certification
A postgraduate degree diploma in public health/epidemiology or progress to this degree is an advantage
Experience working in a donor-funded organization/NGO or project-based environment
Experience writing protocols and scientific journal articles
Exceptional organizational, and administrative skills, with the ability to work under pressure, adhere to light deadlines, and with a high regard for work ethic, values, and integrity
Self-motivated, and able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Display concern for patients and willingness to respond to patients" needs and requirements
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
A valid driver's license
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: 19 December 2023.
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.
Please note:
AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
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.
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.
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Company Description
Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences. WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives. In addition, WHC offers a range of products and services to Academics.