MEDICAL OFFICER

MEDICAL OFFICER

TWENTY (24) MONTHS FIXED TERM-CONTRACT

PHILIPPI VILLAGE RESEARCH SITE

The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organisation focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa. 

We have fantastic job opportunities across our businesses for talented people wanting to realize their full potential. Could that be you? If so, we invite you to explore the possibility of joining us to play your part in Desmond Tutu Health Foundations’ exciting future.

The main purpose of this position is to render efficient and effective clinical care to participants in research studies, and to support nurses.

• 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  

Values fit:  Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence

Submit a detailed cover letter, updated CV with certified copy of highest qualification and details of two (2) current contactable referees by 17 November 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you are a foreign national applying for this position, please attach a copy of your work permit to your application.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

If you have not heard from us within four weeks after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

We are committed to equity in our employment practices. It is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. We reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified.

I understand and accept that by applying for this position, I authorized DTHF to process my personal information in accordance with its internal operational requirements.

I further understand that the personal information I disclose to DTHF will be processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act and may include the transferring thereof to third parties for the purposes of verification.

This job may be removed before it expires.

Desmond Tutu Health Foundation is a child-friendly organisation committed to the protection of children.

For more information about the organization please visit our website