Research Medical Officer

Recruiter:

University of Cape Town Lung Institute

Job Ref:

CPT000039/CN

Date posted:

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

SUMMARY:
The Centre for Lung Infection and Immunity, based at the University of Cape Town Lung Institute (www.lunginstitute.co.za) require applications for a MEDICAL OFFICER* on a Fixed Term Contract.

The Research Medical Officer will use medical expertise to provide clinical services to TB/ HIV patients enrolled onto clinical trials being conducted by the Centre for Lung Infection & Immunity. In addition, he/she will serve as project officer or program official, working with grant- and contract-funded researchers to design or direct clinical investigations and trials for the treatment of patients.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

MBChB degree with research experience
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
Good management skills
Computing skills appropriate for medical research
Verbal, written and reading fluency in English
Excellent Organisational and logistical skills
Ability to work independently, as well as within a dynamic team

The following will be advantageous:

Previous research or clinical research experience
Knowledge about TB and respiratory infections
Availability to travel locally and internationally for site initiation and monitoring visits
Fluency in Afrikaans and/or isiXhosa
Good Clinical Practice Certificate

The successful candidate will have the following major responsibilities:

Recruitment and follow up of study participants in accordance with Good Clinical Practice
Clinical evaluation of patients and patient safety management (reviewing adverse events and serious adverse events)
Phlebotomy and transport of blood specimens to the laboratory from the clinical site may be occasionally required.
Maintenance, cross-checking (QC) and entry of accurate data at clinical site
Liaise closely and maintain effective communication with the project coordinator and the Principal Investigator.
Keeping an up-to-date register of all studies detailing timelines for reporting to Funder, ethics renewals and recruitment status.
Submitting research studies for regulatory approvals
Management, supervision, and teaching of clinical research staff as required by the project
There will be an opportunity to be involved in publications and a special program can be tailored for those wishing to pursue a master’s or PhD (only if appropriate and this is not a job requirement)

Additional Information:

This position will be based between the Old Main Building, Groote Schuur Hospital, and the University of Cape Town Lung Institute, in Mowbray Cape Town
6 to 12 months Fixed Term Contract
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

The University of Cape Town Lung Institute is committed to equity in our employment practices and reserves the right not to appoint.
The selection process will be guided by the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the University of Cape Town Lung Institute (Pty) Ltd.

*Please Note: This Position is not on UCT Conditions of Service.

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