Researcher.2.01

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa University of the Witwatersrand Full time

Key performance areas:

Clinical skills

  • Undertake rigorous, projectspecific training on pointofcare Lung Ultrasound acquisition and interpretation, as well as specimen retrieval and storage.
  • Properly undertake Lung Ultrasound acquisition, interpretation, and specimen collection (blood, nasopharyngeal swab, dried blood spot) using specific study protocols.
  • Liaise with senior team members and a panel of experts for clinical support to maintain a high quality of data collection and image interpretation.
  • Assist in capturing medical data from participant folders and assist in the translation of hospital records into reliable study data.
  • Coordinate with the laboratory team with regard to onsite specimen storage and shipment to the Wits-Agincourt Lab for processing.
  • Support team members in communicating procedures and research findings to treating clinicians (where indicated), patients, and potentially community members.
  • Convene and moderate a panel of experts to determine likely diagnoses of participants based on collected data (e.g., clinical findings, radiography, ultrasound, biomarkers etc)
  • Liaise with relevant local health authorities, including the local hospital and Department of Health staff.

Project Management & Administration

  • Supervise a field team with varying skills, including planning daily activities to meet recruitment and followup targets.
  • Assist with onsite data quality monitoring running regular checks for consent forms, missing/unexpected data, and working with the Data Manager to identify and resolve any problems that arise.
  • Maintain site documentation in keeping with good clinical practice (GCP).
  • Write and update working instructions and ensure compliance.
  • Schedule and lead regular project meetings.
  • Support ongoing work with the MRC/Wits-Agincourt Unit by responding to all reasonable requests made by Unit scientists, including organising meetings, responding to queries, and participating in daytoday activities within a worldrenowned research unit.

Communication

  • Update the study investigators and Agincourt field managers on the study progress including regular written reports.
  • Meet regularly with Unit scientific staff.

Scientific output

  • Collate project statistics regularly.
  • Present project progress at weekly study meetings.
  • Participate, and where applicable, lead the production of manuscripts emanating from the research.

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities

  • Degree in clinical sciences (preferably MBBCh or BCMP or Professional nurse) is required, though other clinically relevant degrees with proven clinical experience will be considered.
  • Clinical and/or research management proficiency, with at least 2 years of experience strongly recommended.
  • Computer skills with knowledge of MS Office suite of programs
  • Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Ability to work with and manage a diverse team.
  • Excellent reportwriting skills
  • Effective time management skills and ability to work independently and under pressure.
  • Driver's license with experience driving (owning a car, preferable).
  • Willingness to relocate to the Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga area,
    essential (Please note, offices at Tintswalo Hospital are also commutable from Hoedspruit, Limpopo).

Required minimum work experience
Minimum of 2 years of project management with clinical experience

Working experience in a low
- or middle-income country

Detailed Description

Job Requirements

Additional Details

How To Apply

To Apply:

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A cover letter (maximum one page) outlining your interest and suitability for the position.
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A detailed CV including three contactable referees.
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Certified qualifications and transcript
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Certified ID copy and driver's license
Short-listed applicants must be willing to undergo a competency exercise as part of the selection process
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