Main purpose of the job:To recruit, screen and provide clinical management to participants in clinical trials according to study protocols while ensuring the scope of practice for Clinical Associates is not deviated fromLocation:22 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, JohannesburgKey performance areas:Inform participants about the studyScreen potential participants and obtain informed consent according to SOPsAdminister study questionnaires/interviewsConduct pre and post HIV test CounsellingAble to take participant through the informed consent processVerify participant vital signs as indicated by respective team members and/or conduct vital sign checks on patients as requiredObtain history and perform physical examination in accordance with clinical associate's level of education, training, and experienceVerify participant vital signs as indicated by respective team members and/or conduct vital sign checks on patients as requiredObtain history and perform physical examination in accordance with clinical associate's level of education, training, and experiencePerform/order and interpret investigations as per clinical associate scope of practiceApply correct prognosis/diagnosis, taking all information and tests into account and ensure appropriate treatmentApply holistic patient management and carePrescribe medication/s, under supervision, as necessary ensuring protocol adherenceProvide participant education and as required counsellingRefer participants to alternative care if necessaryMaintain full clinical records for all participantsComplete source notes and patient logsCapture patient data on the Case Report FormsQuality control CRFs and other study documentsResolve protocol queries and missing dataManage calibration and maintenance of EquipmentCheck emergency trolley and order new stock as requiredCompile relevant reports and feedback on all activitiesAttend meetings as requiredTake ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-managementFollow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintainedMaintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedbackTake ownership for driving own career development in attending training and development sessions and relevant meetingsRequired minimum education and training:Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Medical Practice (BCMP) Required minimum work experience: Minimum of 3 years' experience At least 1 year in a clinical trial or research environment Professional body registration:Health Professionals Council of South AfricaDesirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities: Experience in a research environmentExperience in public health will be an advantageCertification in HIV Management and good clinical practiceOrdered and systematic with strict compliance to protocolsBe tactful, respectful and maintain confidentialityGood administrative skills together with working knowledge of Microsoft OfficeAble to work under pressure and adhere to deadlinesSelf-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary teamAssertive, confident, and adaptableTO 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: 13 September 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.
