The Desmond Tutu HIV Centre (DTHC), based in the Faculty of Health Sciences, is committed to the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa. This permanent position will be based at Emavundleni Research Centre in Crossroads, Cape Town. The main purpose of this position is to render efficient and effective clinical care to volunteers on research studies.
Requirements:
MBChB and HPCSA registration as a medical practitioner (independent practice)
3 or more years’ work experience in the clinical research environment
Current lead or supervisory role within the clinical research environment
Demonstrated clinical knowledge
Excellent ability to build interpersonal relationships
Strong client focus
Ability to lead and manage a team
Strong work ethic and integrity
Detail oriented and capable of completing study documentation legibly and accurately
Willingness to perform clinical admin tasks which forms a significant part of the job
Computer skills: Email, Microsoft word, Excel, Powerpoint
Advantageous:
Competence in IUD and Contraceptive Implant insertion
Competence with female genital tract mucosal sampling and biopsies
Current GCP certificate
Experience with managing clinical staff (doctors and nurses)
Ability to communicate in isiXhosa.
Responsibilities:
Taking care of healthy volunteering participants, sometimes having minor ailments
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.
Supervision and management of clinical staff including doctors and nurses
May be required to travel internationally to meetings
The annual cost of employment, including benefits will be based on the University’s clinical pay line which is aligned to OSD rates.
To apply, please e-mail the below documents in a single pdf file to Ms Vathiswa Mbangi at [email protected]
UCT Application Form (download at http://forms.uct.ac.za/hr201.doc)
Motivation letter that speaks to the specific requirements of the position, and
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Please ensure the title and reference number are indicated in the subject line.
An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and may be required to undergo a competency test.
Telephone: 021 650 3003
Website: http://www.health.uct.ac.za/fhs/research/groupings/hivcentre
Reference number: E210198
Closing date: 03 May 2021
UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at www.hr.uct.ac.za/hr/policies/employ_equity
UCT reserves the right not to appoint.