Job Description

Main purpose of the job:

• To recruit, screen and provide health care to patients participating in clinical trials according to study protocols

Location:

• King DinuZulu Hospital Complex - Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Key performance areas:

• Clinical assessment, treatment and/or referral of participants who participate in the study
• Participate in routine assessment of participants in accordance with the protocols
• Initiate, maintain and strengthen referral systems via direct interaction and assist in the establishment of Memorandums of understanding (MOUs) as required by the study protocol/s
• Conduct regular liaison with the laboratory regarding the interpretation of diagnostic test results. It is the responsibility of the clinician to ensure that an appropriate management plan is followed as a result of receiving diagnostic test results
• Quality control of case report forms with respect to clinical activities
• Screen and enrol eligible patients in accordance with study protocol and ethical guidelines
• Review patient vital statistics and other study-related results
• Treat opportunistic or sexually transmitted infections diagnosed
• Prescribe the appropriate treatment
• Report any adverse events and follow-up on patients
• Conduct ward rounds to follow up on patients who have been admitted to the hospital
• Data collection and storage of data according to GCP and study SOP's
• Recruitment and retention according to set accrual targets as required by the sponsors
• Set up and maintenance of trial documentation required by regulatory authorities (Wits HREC )
• Development and ongoing revision of standard operating procedures compliant with sponsor and unit guidelines
• Ensure the maintenance of the study essential documents as per the Wits RHI/study SOP
• Provide regular clinical support to the clinic staff to ensure that clinical management of participants is of a high quality and complies with HPCSA and Wits RHI standards
• Identify research questions in specialist area
• Write grant proposals, protocols and ethics applications in order to fund and perform research studies
• Implement research studies in conjunction with the research teams
• Attend, present and participate in organisational research and academic meetings
• Produce monthly progress reports which document recruitment and retention activities including study outcomes
• Proactively resolve protocol queries and missing data with the Research Team
• Complete source notes and patient logs
• Capture patient data on the Case Report Forms
• Attend meetings as required
• Engage and meet with sponsors and Monitors as required
• Attend to all staffing requirements and administration
• Supervise and manage the duties of subordinates to ensure optimal staff utilisation and maintenance of sound labour relations
• 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 organisation
• Promote harmony, teamwork and sharing of information
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
• Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as workshops, forums, conferences, etc.
• Participate and give input in ad hoc projects and initiatives

Required minimum education and training:

• MBBCh Degree or equivalent
• Registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

Required minimum work experience and abilities:

• Minimum 3 years of which 1 should be in a research environment
• Experience working with trial participants, including provision of medical products by infusion, contraceptives, HIV/STI prevention and treatment services

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

• HIV management Certification
• Post graduate Degree/Diploma in Public Health/Epidemiology or progress to this degree an advantage
• Post graduate diploma (or training) in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Emergency medicine is an added advantage
• Experience in providing sexual reproductive health especially managing STIs, providing contraception, taking pap smears, obtaining genital specimens such as cervico vaginal lavages and colposcopy examination is highly desirable
• Experience working in a donor funded organization/NGO or project-based environment
• Experience writing protocols and scientific journal articles
• Exceptional organizational, administrative skills, with ability to work under pressure, adhere to tight deadlines and with a high regard for work ethic, values and integrity
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Display a concern for patients and willingness to respond to patients' needs and requirements
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
• Please Apply Online.
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications: 28 June 2024.
• Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
• Note WHC, in accordance with their 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.

Please note:

• AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

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