Job Description

Main purpose of the job:

• To oversee the clinical and non-clinical aspects of a research project

Location:

• 22 Esselen Street, Hillbrow - Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

• Attend to all clinical components of the clinical trial
• Complete participant visits according to protocol
• Attend to all medical concerns of participants enrolled in the clinical trial
• Ensure clinics are resourced and equipped
• Quality control and quality assurance of data in the study
• Review and sign off laboratory results
• Review and refer patients where necessary
• Investigate, report, and manage participant adverse events
• Compile monthly progress reports
• Attend to administration as required by the project
• Supervise and manage the duties of subordinates to ensure optimal staff utilization and maintenance of sound labor relations
• Perform and facilitate performance development and assessments
• Identify substandard performance by team members and take necessary corrective action
• Train and coach subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organization
• Source experts, and services for the trial and develop MOU for referral purposes Report on study-specified endpoints
• Disseminate relevant research results to the stakeholders
• Study start-up, accrual, and follow-up phase, closeout
• Data analysis and reporting and preparing abstracts, papers, and posters for conferences and Journal submissions
• Set up systems to ensure proper running of the study
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including donors, community members, operating managers, etc.
• Assist on other related projects as required
• Conduct training (internally and externally)
• Attend writing series meetings
• Develop SOP's
• Promote harmony, teamwork, and sharing of information
• 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

Required minimum education and training:

• MBChB with a Public Health Higher Degree

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum 2-3 years experience, inclusive of Community Service

Professional body registration:

• HPCSA Professional Body Registration

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• Training in STIs and HIV management
• Progress toward a Master's Degree in a research field is highly desirable
• Experience in clinical trials
• 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

Demands of the job:

• National and international travel required from time to time
• May be required to work long hours overtime/weekends
• Working in a limited resources environment
• Work in a highly pressurized environment
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
• Take ownership of driving your own career development by attending
• training and development sessions and relevant forums/meetings
• Maintain and update knowledge of developments in the field and expertise

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: 21 September 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

The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challenges.

It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health, and vaccinology.

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