Research Clinician

**Main purpose of the job**:

- To oversee the clinical and non-clinical aspects of a research project

**Location**:

- **22 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Johannesburg**

**Key performance areas**:

- Conduct clinical assessments, treatment, and/or referral of participants who participate in the study
- Record observations in source notes, patient logs, and Case Report Forms (CRFs) in accordance with study-specific procedures manual and protocol
- Maintain oversight of referral systems via direct interaction and assist in the establishment of Memoranda of understanding (MOUs) as required by the study protocol/s
- Contribute to the development and review of clinical standard operating procedures as needed
- Assess and report adverse events in accordance with the protocol
- Conduct regular quality assurance reviews
- Monitor the progress of the research project
- Produce monthly progress reports;
- Demonstrate leadership and commitment to excellence by ensuring that protocol and performance targets are met
- Contribute to writing research and funding proposals
- Stay abreast with relevant research findings
- Obtain ethical approval from relevant regulatory bodies
- Ensure that study is implemented in accordance with the protocol and relevant good clinical practice and ethical guidelines
- Liaise with the laboratory regarding the interpretation of diagnostic test results
- Write progress reports to stakeholders including networks and funders
- Conduct data analysis and write up results
- Disseminate research findings internally and externally as required
- Participate in discussions regarding the future direction of research strategies
- Participate in advisory committees
- Peer review of journal articles
- Attend to all staffing requirements and administration
- Supervise and manage the duties of subordinates to ensure optimal staff utilization and maintenance of sound labor relations
- Train staff in clinical procedures and maintain oversight of nursing staff
- Ensure the smooth functioning of the project team and promote harmony, teamwork, and sharing of information
- Perform and facilitate performance development and assessments
- Identify substandard performance by team members and take necessary corrective action
- Coach and train subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organization
- Promote harmony, teamwork, and sharing of information

**Required minimum education and training**:

- **MBChB with a Public Health Higher Degree**:

- **Professional body registration**:

- **HPCSA or equivalent**

**Required minimum work experience**:

- **Minimum 4 years of research experience which includes management of research projects especially network clinical trials and leading site research teams.**:

- **Membership of Professional/School/Faculty/Department Committees and/or taking leadership roles in the Public Health domain within the Public or NGO sectors**

**Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities**:

- Experience in public health will be an advantage
- Progress toward a master’s degree in a research field is highly desirable Certification in good clinical practice
- Experience working in a 3rd world country
- Experience in implementing independent projects
- Familiarity with data analysis software
- Ordered, systematic, and analytical in approach to research
- Tactful, respectful, and non-judgment
- Good administrative skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Assertive, confident, and adaptable
- Able to show proof of publication records and conference presentations

**TO APPLY**:

- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
- _AJ Personnel is fully POPIA Compliant._
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.

**Please note**:

- **Our Client, WHC - RHI, maintains mandatory Covid-19 requirements, and as such only Covid-19 vaccinated incumbents will be considered for positions.**:

- 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 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
- AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
- AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.