Research Clinician

CAPRISA Careers; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global research organisation located in Durban seeks a qualified Clinician to join their research team. The role involves performing clinical assessments and participating in studies related to HIV, Tuberculosis, and COVID-19. Candidates must have an MBChB and a valid registration with the HPCSA. Experience in health research and HIV network studies is preferred. The position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to understanding HIV prevention and treatment methodologies alongside a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Health research experience is preferable.
• Experience in HIV network studies is highly advantageous.
• In-depth knowledge of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform role of Study Clinician including clinical assessments.
• Assist with study setup and implementation.
• Quality assurance of study participants’ files.

Skills

Health research experience

Experience in HIV network studies

Knowledge of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment

Education

MBChB

Valid registration with the HPCSA as a Clinician

Job description

Job Description

CAPRISA is an award-winning global research organisation located on the campus of the Nelson Mandela School of Medicine in Durban, South Africa and undertakes research in HIV, Tuberculosis and COVID-19 at four clinical research sites in KwaZulu-Natal.

CAPRISA’s goal is to undertake globally relevant and locally responsive research that contributes to understanding HIV Vaccines and Pathogenesis, HIV Prevention and Epidemiology, including the links between Tuberculosis and AIDS treatment and COVID-19. CAPRISA is a UNAIDS Collaborating Centre for HIV Research and Policy and is recognised as a DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in HIV Prevention and hosts the SAMRC HIV-TB Pathogenesis and Treatment Research Unit.

The successful candidate will join the CAPRISA team based at the eThekwini Clinical Research Site in Durban.

Minimum Requirements

• MBChB
• Valid registration with the HPCSA as a Clinician
• Health research experience preferable
• Experience in HIV network studies highly advantageous
• Experience in gynaecology or STI work desirable
• In-depth knowledge of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment
• Research track record desirable

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform role of Study Clinician (including clinical assessments, safety reporting, eligibility assessments, identify and manage untoward clinical events and laboratory abnormalities)
• Assist with study setup and implementation (SOP development, clinical source documents and study related documentation)
• Quality assurance of study participants’ files
• Prepare and present Scientific papers/publications
• Participate in regular internal team meetings as well as external meetings with collaborators and funders