The Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA) is an award-winning research organisation with diverse expertise in basic and molecular epidemiology, virology, immunology, infectious disease medicine, bioinformatics, statistics, ethics and health policy. CAPRISA’s primary goal is to undertake globally relevant and locally responsive research that contributes to understanding HIV Pathogenesis, Prevention and Epidemiology, as well as the links between Tuberculosis and AIDS care.
CAPRISA seeks to appoint Research Clinician to be based in Durban or the Vulindlela (Howick area).
Qualifications and experience:
MBChB, with current HPCSA registration
Post graduate qualification advantageous
In-depth knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS care
Experience in network studies and health research preferable
Training in Good Clinical Practice will be an advantage
Computer literate in Microsoft Office (word, excel, outlook)_
Key responsibilities:
Perform clinical activities within the research projects, including clinical assessments, specimen collection, laboratory results review, oversight of the safety of study participants, determine clinical eligibility, and administration of study protocol if relevant
Conduct clinical interviews and administer study questionnaires
Assess and manage AEs, EAEs and SAEs
Complete all study related documentation based on study protocol, operating procedures and GCP requirements
Ensure accuracy of clinical data collection/quality of data
Contribute to the conceptualisation of new research ideas
Personal qualities and competencies:
Participant orientated
Attention to detail, with strong analytical ability
Strong team player
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently, without direct supervision and fit in well within a multi-disciplinary team
Strong administrative skills
To submit your application, visit our careers page: https://caprisa.erecruit.co
CAPRISA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity
CAPRISA is a UNAIDS Collaborating Centre for HIV Research and Policy and hosts a DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in HIV Prevention, a SAMRC HIV-TB Pathogenesis and Treatment Research Unit and a DoH-MRC Special Initiative for HIV Prevention Technology.
For more about CAPRISA, refer to https://www.caprisa.org/