Research Medical Officer

Main purpose of the job : To recruit, screen and provide health care to patients participating in clinical trials according to study protocolsLocation : 7 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Shandukani Research Centre (CRS)Key performance areas : Screen and enrol eligible patients in accordance with study protocol and ethical guidelinesStudy the full history of patient and discuss the relevant risk factorsReview vital signs and perform physical examination and make appropriate assessmentClinical Management of participants according to standard or care, and / or protocol guidelines.Appropriate treatment of participantsReport adverse events and follow up participants according to standard of care guidelines and / or protocolStrategize regarding appropriate recruitment plans and implement retention strategiesTo review HREC application forms before submission to RRCReview CTF before admission to SAPHRAProactively resolve protocol queries and missing data with the research team with attention to detailCompletes patient logsAttend meetings as requiredEngage and meet with sponsors, monitors and other external stakeholders as requiredClinical staff oversight and management (not direct line management)Review and act appropriately on resultsCompletes note to files and corrective and preventative action plansAssist with implementation and staff trainingAssist with development of study related as well as site specific documentation eg : SOPs and source documentation etc.Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self- managementFollow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintainedMaintain a positive attitude and respond openly and proactively to feedbackTake ownership for driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as workshops, forums, conferences etcParticipate and give input in ad hoc projects and initiativesIdentifies strengths and weakness and build on these aspectsIdentify research questions in specialist areaWrite grants, protocols and ethics applications in order to fund and perform research studiesImplement research studies in conjunction with the research teamsAssist with clinical duties in research projectsAttend and participate in organisational research meetingsRequired minimum education and training : MBBCh degree or equivalentRequired minimum work experience : Minimum 2 years experience of which 1 should be experience gained in a HIV and Paediatric environmentDesirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities : Certification in HIV Management and good clinical practiceResearch and Epidemiology experienceWell organised, ordered, systematic and analyticalWorking knowledge of Microsoft OfficeAssertive, confident and adaptableAble to work under pressure and adhere to deadlinesSelf-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary teamDisplay a concern for patients and willingness to respond to patients needs and requirementsAble to prioritise own work load, take initiative (pro-active) and work to tight deadlinesSelf-motivated with a high regard for work ethic, values and integrityTO APPLY : Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CVPlease Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditionsThis will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNELHowever, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job marketPlease take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective positionWits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidatesCandidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessfulClosing date : 02 December Note : No CV will be accepted after the closing datePlease note : WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of and subsequent amendments theretoAJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health ConsortiumAJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position #J-18808-Ljbffr