Main purpose of the job:To oversee the clinical and non-clinical aspects of a research projectLocation:22 Esselen Street, Hillbrow - JohannesburgKey performance areas:Attend to all clinical components of the clinical trialComplete participant visits according to protocolAttend to all medical concerns of participants enrolled in the clinical trialEnsure clinics are resourced and equippedQuality control and quality assurance of data in the studyReview and sign off laboratory resultsReview and refer patients where necessaryInvestigate, report, and manage participant adverse eventsCompile monthly progress reportsAttend to administration as required by the projectSupervise and manage the duties of subordinates to ensure optimal staff utilization and maintenance of sound labor relationsPerform and facilitate performance development and assessmentsIdentify substandard performance by team members and take necessary corrective actionTrain and coach subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organizationSource experts, and services for the trial and develop MOU for referral purposes Report on study-specified endpointsDisseminate relevant research results to the stakeholdersStudy start-up, accrual, and follow-up phase, closeoutData analysis and reporting and preparing abstracts, papers, and posters for conferences and Journal submissionsSet up systems to ensure proper running of the studyCollaborate with internal and external stakeholders including donors, community members, operating managers, etc.Assist on other related projects as requiredConduct training (internally and externally)Attend writing series meetingsDevelop SOP'sPromote harmony, teamwork, and sharing of informationTake ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-managementFollow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintainedRequired minimum education and training:MBChB with a Public Health Higher DegreeRequired minimum work experience:Minimum 2-3 years experience, inclusive of Community ServiceProfessional body registration:HPCSA Professional Body RegistrationDesirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:Training in STIs and HIV managementProgress toward a Master's Degree in a research field is highly desirableExperience in clinical trialsAdaptable, flexible, able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlinesSelf-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary teamDemands of the job:National and international travel required from time to timeMay be required to work long hours overtime/weekendsWorking in a limited resources environmentWork in a highly pressurized environmentMaintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedbackTake ownership of driving your own career development by attending training and development sessions and relevant forums/meetingsMaintain and update knowledge of developments in the field and expertiseTO 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: 14 October 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.