Senior Research Medical Officer - Durban Verfied

Salary Negotiable Durban, Kwazulu-Natal Durban, Kwazulu-Natal more than 14 days ago 29-08-2015 8:07:07 PM
26-09-2015 8:07:07 PM
Senior Research Medical Officer

A Healthcare Company who is passionate about providing Clinical Care to HIV positive adults, children and adolescents is currently looking for a dynamic and driven Senior Research Medial Officer based in Durban, KZN..

To provide high level support to terms of strategic planning, technical and clinical support, oversight and management of research studies, regulatory support and communication with key stakeholders

Education, Training and Experience
• Medical Doctor with MBCHB with experience in clinical and public health research
• Computer literate.
• Valid driver’s licence and experience in driving.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience with sexual and reproductive health research with specialization in
• HIV management or related field, with experience in a donor funded research environment.
• Proven writing skills and track record of publications.
• Experience in clinical trials and other research studies as a principal investigator or co-investigator.
• GCP Certification.
• Good communication and organisational skills and ability to liaise with external stakeholders.
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
• Self-motivated, flexible and able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Thorough, with attention to detail and experience in high level report writing.
• Ordered and systematic in approach to tasks, with strict adherence to protocols.
• Ability to prioritise own work load, take initiative (pro-active), and work on multiple projects.
• Knowledge of Department of Health structures and ability to engage in strategic discussions with donors, stakeholders and National, Provincial and local DOH partners.

Key performance areas

• Assist in proposal development to obtain funding for research.
• Assist in writing research protocols and SOPs.
• Develop and design research tools.
• Oversee implementation of research protocols and ensure they follow protocol, SOPs and
• GCP and ethical guidelines.
• Oversee clinical aspects of research studies as needed.
• Prepare applications for ethical approval from relevant institutions.
• Communicate with HREC, BREC, and Department of Health for Provincial, District and facility approvals as needed.
• Communicate with key stakeholders regarding projects, implementation and progress.
• Provide capacity building for the research team.
• Identify resources required for the implementation of research projects in order to develop
• budgets (ie. staff required, laboratory, clinical and pharmacy requirements)
• Publish research data in peer-reviewed publications
• Write technical reports for stakeholders including donors/funders.
• Assist in the oversight and management of study budgets
• Manage and report adverse events according to GCP, ethical and protocol guidelines and requirements.
• Assist in dissemination of relevant research results
• Participate in meetings and calls regarding research projects and present research and
• project implementation plans to key stakeholders
• Report writing, administration and staff management.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted. Applicants, who have not been contacted within 2 - 3 weeks of the closing date, should assume that their application has not been successful.
SM Placements is an equal opportunity employer.

Recruiter: SM Placements