Medical Officer - Soweto Verfied

Salary Negotiable Soweto, Gauteng Soweto, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 02-02-2016 6:18:27 AM
01-03-2016 6:18:27 AM
Medical Officer

Soweto

One of Africa’s leading research centers, that engages in research, training, policy-formulation and advocacy concerning HIV-positive people and their children is currently looking for a dynamic and driven Medical Officer based in Soweto.

The incumbent will provide comprehensive medical care/clinical support to patients enrolled in treatment and prevention programs and to participants enrolled into clinical trials at the unit.

Support the mobile TB services and be responsible for reading X-rays for adults and Children.

Education, Training and Experience
• MBChB/MBBCh degree
• HPCSA
• Medical Protection Society membership
• Completed community service, at least 6 months in paediatrics unit
• Clinical trials experience, including protocol development, IRB Submissions, Trial planning and set - up
• Good Clinical Practice
• Computer literacy in MS Word and MS Excel
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Attention to detail, Motivated, Organised, Friendly, Professional

Key performance areas

• Plan, implement and complete the clinical research activities for the clinical trials in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and Standard Operating Procedures
• Perform study – related procedures, blood draws and nasopharyngeal aspirates/swabs on infants, young children and adults including pregnant woman.
• Strategic review and management of clinical trials i.e. devising systems and processes to ensure effective and efficient study conduct
• Serious Adverse Events and Endpoint data reporting
• Quality assurance of the study file source data, i.e. clinical source notes and CRF’s
• Staff Management and training Writing of protocols and submissions to Ethics committee

Recruiter: SM Placements