Medical Officer

University of Cape Town Lung Institute; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent medical research institute in Cape Town seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator responsible for recruiting participants and managing clinical evaluations. The ideal candidate holds an MBChB degree and has strong management and computing skills. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, with a commitment to advance clinical research practices. Fluency in English is essential, with additional languages considered advantageous.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) required.
• Previous research or clinical research experience will be advantageous.
• Knowledge about TB and respiratory infections is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and follow up with study participants in accordance with Good Clinical Practice.
• Clinical evaluation of patients and management of patient safety.
• Maintain accurate data at the clinical site and liaise with the project coordinator.

Skills

Good management skills

Computing skills appropriate for medical research

Verbal, written and reading fluency in English

Excellent organisational and logistical skills

Ability to work independently and within a team

Education

MBChB degree with research experience

Good Clinical Practice Certificate

Job description

Requirements :

• MBChB degree with research experience
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
• Good management skills
• Computing skills appropriate for medical research
• Verbal, written and reading fluency in English
• Excellent Organisational and logistical skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as within a dynamic team

The following will be advantageous :

• Previous research or clinical research experience
• Knowledge about TB and respiratory infections
• Availability to travel locally and internationally for site initiation and monitoring visits
• Fluency in Afrikaans and / or isiXhosa
• Good Clinical Practice Certificate

The successful candidate will have the following major responsibilities :

• Recruitment and follow up of study participants in accordance with Good Clinical Practice
• Clinical evaluation of patients and patient safety management (reviewing adverse events and serious adverse events)
• Phlebotomy and transport of blood specimens to the laboratory from the clinical site may be occasionally required.
• Maintenance, cross-checking (QC) and entry of accurate data at clinical site
• Liaise closely and maintain effective communication with the project coordinator and the Principal Investigator.
• Keeping an up-to-date register of all studies detailing timelines for reporting to Funder, ethics renewals and recruitment status.
• Submitting research studies for regulatory approvals
• Management, supervision, and teaching of clinical research staff as required by the project
• There will be an opportunity to be involved in publications and a special program can be tailored for those wishing to pursue a masters or PhD (only if appropriate and this is not a job requirement)

Additional Information :

• This position will be based between the Old Main Building, Groote Schuur Hospital, and the University of Cape Town Lung Institute, in Mowbray Cape Town
• 12 months Fixed Term Contract
• Working Hours : 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Closing Date : 15 October 2025

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY STATEMENT

The University of Cape Town Lung Institute is committed to equity in our employment practices and reserves the right not to appoint.

The selection process will be guided by the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the University of Cape Town Lung Institute (Pty) Ltd.

POPIA STATEMENT

Please note that when applying for any position, reference checks will be completed, and personal information defined in the protection of personal information Act 4 of 2013 will be processed. In applying for this position, applicants will be deemed to have consented to such processing as defined in the policy statement.

Note : This Position is not on UCT Conditions of Service.