Job Description

HIV AND OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASES RESEARCH UNIT(DURBAN OFFICE)The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation's health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.SPECIALIST CLINICIAN (E)Duration: 2- YEAR positionA position has become available for a Specialist Clinician Scientist in the HIV and Other Infectious Diseases Research Unit. The person will be required to be CRS leader and IOR in their respective site.Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and oversight for all clinical research activities.

• Ensure implementation and compliance of multiple projects as per regulatory requirements, ethical standards, study protocols, SOPs, and timelines.

• Oversee participant recruitment, enrollment, and follow-up processes.

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive study documentation.

• Collaborate with the study team to ensure the successful execution of clinical trials.

• Monitor and report on the progress of clinical studies to HIDRU Unit leadership, sponsors, and stakeholders.

• Address and resolve any issues related to study conduct and participant safety.

• Principal investigator (PI) on clinical trials within the Unit.

• Project management skills, including management of staff performance, output and quality, team coordination and supervision skills

• Advanced knowledge of management of clinical emergencies and abnormal investigation results

• Report writing

• Participation in required protocol related teleconferences

• Willing to contribute to the scientific research agenda of the Unit.

• Income generation through grants and contracts as a PI, and management of site finances

• Develop publications for peer-reviewed scientific journals

• Contribute to research grants and conference abstracts

• Contribution to management of the Unit or SAMRC through meeting organisation or participation in committees, reviews, and organisational processes. Includes assistance with Unit reporting processes, organizing academic days, journal clubs etc.

Core Requirements:

• Medical degree

• HPCSA registration

• Track record of managing and conducting clinical trials as a principal investigator for 2 to 5 years.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams in the last 2 to 5 years.

• In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

• Leadership role in a sites that is conducting HIV vaccine clinical trials or infectious disease clinical trials, including staff/people management.

• Proven clinical and project management skills

• Leadership competency, encompassing strategic thinking, impact and influence, leading and inspiring teams, analytical and critical thinking, teamwork and collaboration, together with stakeholder centricity and service.

Advantageous:

• PhD or Masters in health-related field.

• Proven track record of securing grants as PI and attracting funding in the last 5 years.

• Track record of publications

Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC's Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.A salary in the region of R 1 481 778.00 per annum, cost-to-company will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.Closing date: 07 July 2024PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R745A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC's Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply

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