Job Description

Additional information:

• The Mycology Division aims to improve the outcomes of people affected by serious, life- threatening fungal diseases in South Africa and the African region through public health-focused epidemiological, clinical and basic science research and innovation
• It currently manages a number of clinical trials and research projects
• As part of ongoing core and nested work, the Division seeks to appoint a qualified Medical Officer to participate in a number of vital roles and assist in realizing the vision of the Division
• This role is part of the Global Health Research Group on HIV-associated Fungal Infections
• IMPRINT is a collaborative project funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) that aims to improve the diagnosis and treatment of five major fungal infections that affect people living with HIV: cryptococcosis, histoplasmosis, Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP), talaromycosis and emergomycosis
• Co-led by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the Wits Health Consortium (WHC), the group brings together leading academic researchers, clinical and public health leaders, non-governmental organisations including Mxc3xa9decins sans Frontixc3xa8res (MSF), Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiations (DNDi) and community and patient representatives from Africa, Southeast Asia and Europe
• The division is committed to conducting high-quality research that will benefit the health and well-being of people living with advanced HIV disease in low-and middle-income countries

Main purpose of the job:

• To join the sub-EFFECT clinical study site(s) team and manage day-to-day activities of the study site(s)
• To provide health care to patients participating according to the study protocol

Location:

• Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Soweto (main site)
• Helen Joseph Hospital, Rossmore
• NICD, Sandringham

Key performance areas:Clinical study management

• Contribute to the development of study documentation including protocols, patient information sheets and consent forms, SOPs/WPDs, quality assurance and quality control guidelines and training manuals
• Compile source notes and undertake recruitment of eligible patients according to protocol requirements
• Participate in regular meetings between the clinical teams and cover duties of the EFFECT trial study team during staff leave period
• Maintain close contact with the study management group and consult them on strategic issues that might have any safety or major financial implications for the project
• Conduct clinical study in accordance with GCP regulations and standard operating procedures

Patient care and screening

• Assist in all clinical aspects of the study
• Oversee clinical procedures including dispensing of related drugs to study participants and other protocol related procedures, with the study nurses and pharmacists
• Screen and enroll patients in accordance with the study protocol and ethical guidelines
• Report any adverse events and ensuring appropriate action is taken until a final report is completed
• Study the full history of referred patients from other clinics and discuss the relevant risk factors

Quality assurance

• Monitor and evaluate the quality of care and counselling conducted at the study site(s) and assess findings with the team
• Perform spot check evaluations to quality control clinical source notes and CRFs
• Monitor the Study Recruitment/Retention Plan

Staff management

• Play a supervisory role for the study clinical and nursing teams
• Perform and facilitate performance development and assessments in conjunction with the Site PI
• Participate in the training and induction of all new members of the team
• Support appropriate training and development opportunities in line with role requirements
• Assist in the organisation of meetings and assisting with communications, including study Management Group, with the Study co-ordinator and site PIs

Required minimum education and training:

• MBBCh Degree
• Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and project management will be an advantage

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum 1 year work experience, preferably in a clinical research environment

Professional Body Registration:

• Registration with HPCSA as an independent medical practitioner

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

• Displays serious concern for the safety and wellbeing of patients
• Ability to function and operate strategically with sound clinical acumen
• Confidentiality, tact and discretion must be maintained at all times
• Thorough, with good attention to detail
• Ordered and systematic in approach to tasks, with strict adherence to protocol
• Exceptional planning and organisational skills are required together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and email
• Able to exercise discretion and independent decision-making
• Ability to prioritise own workload, take initiative (pro-active) and work to tight deadlines
• Self-motivated with a high regard for work ethic, values and integrity

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 and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.
• 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: 30 July 2024.
• 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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