Job Description

MEDICAL OFFICER
TWO (2) YEAR FIXED- TERM CONTRACT
GROOTE SCHUUR CLINICAL RESEARCH SITE
J52, OLD MAIN BUILDING, GROOTE SCHUUR HOSPITAL
The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organization focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa.
We have fantastic job opportunities across our businesses for talented people 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 Desmond Tutu Health Foundations' exciting future.
The main purpose of the position is to render efficient and effective clinical care to volunteers on research studies and assist with the initiation of new clinical trials.

• MBChB; with active HPCSA registration as an Independent Practitioner
• At least 2 years' work experience in the clinical trials environment
• Previously registered with SAHPRA as Investigator of Record / Principal Investigator of a clinical drug trial
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge (HIV and TB)
• Computer skills (Email, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent Communication (verbal and written) skills
• Strong administrative skills
• Excellent ability to build interpersonal relationships
• Strong client focus
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Strong work ethic
• Detail oriented and capable of completing study documentation legibly and accurately
• Supportive of research and willing to work with LGBTQI+ participants and other key populations
• Willing to work flexible hours if required

Advantageous:

• Valid Code 08 Driver's License
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Valid ACLS certificate
• Experience with LGBTQI+ Health Research
• Current GCP Certificate

Responsibilities:

• Clinical Care of research participants
• Conduct Clinical Procedures to ensure that participants are managed according to the study protocol, site specific SOPs and South African department of Health guidelines.
• Adherence to study protocol and study specific procedures manual to ensure that all sponsor specified metrics with respect to accrual, retention, participant safety, QC rate, adverse/serious adverse event reporting, study procedures completion and protocol deviations are met.
• Study Administration as per site and sponsor specific documents (protocol, SOPs, study specific procedures manual) and as per GCP guidelines to ensure that study documentation is accurate and complete with the aim of producing reliable and credible research data. In addition, adherence to HSP guidelines to ensure ethical study conduct.

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 10 December 2025. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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 organization committed to the protection of children.
For more information about the organization please visit our website.

Skills Required