Medical Officer (Doctor Wits Phru)

Ajpersonnel; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a qualified medical professional to provide comprehensive medical care at HIV trials based in Soweto. Applicants must hold a medical degree and have at least two years' clinical experience. Ideal candidates should possess strong clinical skills and empathy toward patients, with immediate availability preferred. Full-time position with a closing date of 07 November.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in a clinical environment, including internship or community service.
• Immediate availability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care and clinical support to participants in HIV trials.
• Manage patient flow in the clinic.
• Conduct clinical trials as delegated by the principal investigator.

Skills

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification

Experience with HIV Prevention trials

Strong empathy towards patients

Excellent clinical skills

Computer literacy (Office Suite)

Education

Medical degree (MBChB/MBBCh)

HPCSA registration

Job description

Overview

Background: The Perinatal HIV Research Unit (Wits PHRU) was established in
The Perinatal HIV Research Unit has been involved in research, training, policy formation and advocacy concerning HIV-positive women and their children. In recent years, the work of the unit has expanded beyond the original focus on mother-to-child transmission of HIV.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care and clinical support to participants in HIV Prevention (and similar) clinical trials at the PHRU location (Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Soweto).
• Provide clinical care to patients and participants.
• Accurate and comprehensive medical record keeping.
• Manage patient/participant flow in the clinic.
• Conduct clinical trials as delegated by the principal investigator.

Required Qualifications

• Medical degree (MBChB/MBBCh).
• Registrations: HPCSA and, where applicable, MPS certification.
• At least two years of experience in a clinical environment (including internship or community service).
• Immediate availability preferred.

Desirable Skills

• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subjects Protection (or equivalent) certification.
• Experience with HIV Prevention trials, HIV treatment, and general patient care.
• Strong empathy and understanding toward patients.
• Excellent clinical skills.
• Computer literacy using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Application Process

Please apply online and complete your registration via our website. By doing so, you accept the POPIA terms and conditions. Your profile will be retained by AJ Personnel for future opportunities. If you no longer wish to be in the job market, you may remove your profile. Only applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be considered. Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates. Candidates not contacted within two weeks of the closing date may consider their application unsuccessful. Closing date: 07 November.

Additional Information

No CV will be accepted after the closing date. WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of… (and subsequent amendments thereto). Employment type: Full‑time. Vacancy: 1.