Medical Officer (Phillipi Villlage)

Requirements

• MBChB Degree

• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an independent practitioner

• At least 2 years' experience as a medical officer post community service

• At least 1-year experience as a medical officer working in clinical trials in the field of HIV prevention and SRH

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

• Excellent Computer skills: Email, Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Valid Good Clinical Practice certificate

• Valid BLS certificate (Valid ACLS certificate preferred)

• Ability to take a history, examine participants, prescribe medication and follow up blood results

• Ability to conduct pelvic exams and associated sample collection.

• Management of common medical conditions as per local treatment guidelines, and clinical knowledge in infectious diseases.

• Attention to detail, strong administrative skills and ability to work efficiently and effectively to meet deadlines.

• Ability to work in a team and independently.

• Willingness to oversee and support Research Nurses.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Strong work ethic.

• Willing to work flexible hours and on Saturdays if necessary.

Advantageous

• Experience with Principal Investigator duties

Responsibilities

• Clinically assess, examine, diagnose and manage the health of participants

• Complete prescriptions of pharmaceuticals appropriately.

• Monitor clinical examinations and procedures undertaken by Research Nurses when necessary

• Administration and removal of contraceptive implants or intrauterine devices

• Manage accountability and adherence monitoring of study drugs

• Refer participants to other clinical care as required.

• Consult with other clinical and research staff when necessary

• Ensure all research activities are performed according to the protocol, UCT HREC, SAHPRA, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and other relevant guidelines and legislation.

• Recruit, screen and enrol participants as per protocol-specific inclusion/exclusion requirements

• Ensure informed consent is obtained for all participants as per Standard Operating Procedures

• Document all procedures and investigations as per study requirements

• Assist in preparing study documentation for audits, monitoring visits and site visits from external study monitors.

• Transcribe and ensure quality control of study documentation

• Attend clinical, research and management meetings