JUNIOR MEDICAL OFFICER

JUNIOR MEDICAL OFFICER

TWO (2) YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT

CENTRE FOR ADHERENCE AND THERAPEUTICS (D-CAT)

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 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 purpose of this job is to “lessen the impact of HIV epidemic on individuals, families and communities through innovation and our passion for humanity”. We invite applications for a part-time (25-30 hours per week) two-year fixed term contract medical officer post.  The position is well suited for a doctor who has an interest in working in HIV/TB research.  The post is within the DTHF Centre for Adherence and Therapeutics (D-CAT) based at the Gugulethu Research Offices, in Gugulethu, working on antiretroviral therapy and Tuberculosis studies.

Minimum Requirements:

• MBChB; with active HPCSA registration  as an independent practitioner
• Within 2 years of completion of community service
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge, including competence in clinical management of people living with HIV.
• Demonstrated interest in clinical research.
• Detail oriented and capable of completing study documentation legibly and accurately
• Ability to build interpersonal relationships and use these to manage the study and site structure
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Excellent work ethic
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to problem-solve and execute solutions
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet).
• Willing to work flexible hours and weekends if required
• Valid code 08 driver’s license and own transport

Advantageous:

• Prior research experience
• Valid BLS and/or ACLS certificates
• Willingness to be mentored in staff management or prior experience in managing a team
• Knowledge of ICH / GCP guidelines and valid GCP certificate
• Experience of working in a community-based environment

Responsibilities:

• Working as a medical officer across a number of clinical trials, within D-CAT.
• Operational oversight of all clinical trials: from feasibility to archiving; including recruitment and enrolment, ensuring that ethical and regulatory requirements are fulfilled; ensuring complete and accurate data collection; reducing and resolving data queries.
• Completing clinical trial procedures according to study protocol.
• Analysis of trial data, with abstract and manuscript writing.
• Grant writing and submission in support of D-CAT
• Interacting with local health facilities, study auditors, laboratory, etc.
• Maintaining relationships with site stakeholders.
• Management of study coordinator or research nurse.

Values fit:  Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 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.

If you have not heard from us within two weeks after the closing date please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Desmond Tutu Health Foundation is a child-friendly organisation committed to the protection of children.

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