Clinical Associate (Wits WCR)

SUMMARY:
Background:

• WITS CLINICAL RESEARCH (WCR) is a division of the WITS HEALTH CONSORTIUM (PTY) LTD, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg (South Africa) under the Wits Faculty of Health Sciences
• With WHC providing the core infrastructure, WITS CLINICAL RESEARCH is free to focus on conducting quality research in the fields of cardiology, cardiovascular risk factors (hypertension, smoking cessation, obesity, etc.)

POSITION INFO:
Main purpose of the job:

• To perform clinical assessments and coordinate recruitment

• 32 Princess of Wales Terrace, Parktown/Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital/Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital - Johannesburg

• Developing and implementing a recruitment plan together with the study coordinator and PI
• Monitoring the effectiveness of recruitment efforts
• Liaise with different sections onsite
• Actively engages with stakeholders and attend project meetings, as and when required
• Ensure systems and processes are being followed to ensure effective and efficient study recruitment
• Offering counselling and education to meet patient needs
• Support Investigators and In-patient Health Care Providers in care of trial patients
• Review patient results
• Report adverse events (AE’s) with Sub-Investigators
• Study full history of referred patients from other clinics and discusses the relevant risk factors
• Review case record forms daily
• Proactively resolve protocol queries and missing data with staff
• Perform quality control of clinical source notes and electronic case reporting form (CRFs’)
• Conduct regular clinical team meetings to identify, discuss and solve study queries

• Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice (BCMP) Degree

• Minimum 2 years work experience

• Registration with the Health Professions Counsil of South Africa

• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate preferable
• Previous work in trials experience would be an added advantage
• Previous work in care for oncology patients would be an added advantage
• Strong organisational abilities with attention to details
• Able to maintain confidentiality, diplomacy and professionalism at all times
• The incumbent must have a valid driver’s license, and own car would be preferable
• Proficient in using Microsoft products
• Able to produce reports
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Good communication skills are essential

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
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• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• Closing date: 11 March 2025
• Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date.

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