Research Medical Officer (Doctor-12 Months FTC)

JustTheJob.co.za; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African medical institution is seeking a Research Medical Officer to oversee clinical study operations. The ideal candidate will manage day-to-day activities, ensuring compliance with GCP regulations, conduct clinical evaluations, and maintain patient safety. Candidates should possess an MBBCh degree, HPCSA registration, and at least one year of clinical research experience. The position offers a 12-month fixed-term contract in Johannesburg.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in clinical research.
• Strong patient safety focus and systematic approach required.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of the study site.
• Conduct clinical studies in accordance with GCP regulations.
• Provide pre-study medical evaluation and daily clinical care.

Skills

Clinical acumen

Attention to detail

Excellent planning and organizational skills

Discretion and independent decision-making

Education

MBBCh degree

HPCSA registration

GCP certification

Project management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Research Medical Officer (Doctor – 12 Months FTC)

Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital (main site) & Helen Joseph Hospital – Johannesburg

Main Purpose of the Job

Join the COMBAT Candida clinical study site team at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital and manage day‑to‑day activities of the study site.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to development of study documentation: protocols, patient information sheets, consent forms, SOPs, WPDs, training manuals.
• Compile source notes, recruitment tools and participate in regular meetings with clinical teams and study management.
• Maintain communication with the study management group, provide weekly progress reports.
• Conduct the clinical study in accordance with GCP regulations and SOPs.
• Resolve protocol queries and missing data proactively.
• Sponsor trial team duties during staff leave periods.
• Perform clinical tasks: venepuncture, cannulation, blood sample processing, drug administration, clinical observation.
• Oversee clinical procedures, dispensing of related drugs, and coordinate with nurses and pharmacists.
• Screen and enroll patients according to protocol and ethical guidelines; obtain informed consent.
• Provide pre‑study medical evaluation and daily clinical care; refer patients to other health services as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of study information; review vitals, imaging and other study results.
• Report adverse events and ensure appropriate action.
• Study histories of referred patients and discuss risk factors.
• Monitor quality of care and counselling; perform spot checks on source notes and CRFs.
• Monitor recruitment/retention plans and address enrollment challenges.
• Play supervisory role ensuring SOP compliance, data quality, recruitment targets, and documentation.
• Identify training needs and provide staff training (CRF completion, quality assurance).
• Act as leader, resource, and role model; perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum: MBBCh degree, HPCSA registration, GCP certification.
• Project management qualification an advantage.
• Minimum 1 year experience, preferably in clinical research.
• Desirable: strong patient safety focus, clinical acumen, confidentiality, attention to detail, systematic approach, Microsoft Office knowledge, excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion, independent decision‑making, prioritize workload, work to tight deadlines, self‑motivated and with integrity.

Application Information

Apply online. Closing date 03 March 2025. No CV will be accepted after the closing date.

WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments.

For more information please contact: Amanda Celliers.