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

• 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