Research Physician

**Overall Purpose of the Position**:
To fulfil the role of Sub-Investigator or Principal Investigator in oncology-focused clinical trials, assessing the safety and efficacy of novel cancer treatments or diagnostic options while upholding strict ethical and scientific standards.

**Key Performance Areas (KPAs) & Responsibilities include, but not limited to**:

- Providing specialized clinical care and support to oncology trial participants.
- Performing trial-specific procedures and evaluations as per study protocols.
- Ensuring participant safety by monitoring for adverse events and implementing medical interventions as necessary.
- Guiding and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, including laboratory, pharmacy, administrative, and clinical staff to ensure successful trial execution. Providing mentorship and support to junior staff members.
- Contributing to the management, coordination, and quality assurance of oncology clinical trials and related projects.
- Ensuring compliance with ethical, regulatory, and Good Clinical Practice **(GCP) **standards throughout the trial.
- Supporting the creation and implementation of oncology-specific recruitment plans and fostering positive relationships with patients and stakeholders to enhance trial participation and to meet clinical trial timelines.

**Ideal Requirements**
- MBChB degree or equivalent, with a focus on oncology experience.
- Current HPCSA registration as an independent medical practitioner
- Passion for clinical research, with oncology experience preferred.
- Good Clinical Practice certificate **(Preferable)**:

- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in oncology or oncology clinical trial experience.
- MPS or alternate professional indemnity **(Certificate of insurance)**:

- BLS and ACLS **(Preferable)**:

- Willingness to work flexible hours, over time and weekends
- Flexibility to work at any TASK site **(Cape Town)**

**Key Personal Inherent Characteristics**
- Confidentiality
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent inter-personal skills
- High attention to detail
- Excellent follow up skills
- Professionalism
- Accountability
- Efficient and effective under pressure

**Details**:
**Area**:Cape Town **(TASK Sites)**

**Contract Type**:Permanent

**Applications Close**:16 December 2024

TASK reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement and not fill the above-mentioned vacancy at any stage during the recruitment process.

Meeting our employment equity goals will be acknowledged during the recruitment process.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

- What is your notice period?
- What are your gross salary expectations?
- Do you have 2 years’ experience in oncology or oncology clinical trial experience?

Application Deadline: 2024/12/16