Clinical Evidence Practitioner – Digital Systems (Medical Officer) at University of Cape Town

The successful candidate will work closely with software developers and Knowledge Translation teams to:

• Translate clinical recommendations into structured, system-ready formats
• Clarify clinical logic and workflow requirements
• Review digital outputs for accuracy and usability
• Support modularisation of clinical knowledge assets
• The position provides clinical oversight and structured knowledge input into digital initiatives

Qualifications:

• Medical degree (MBChB or equivalent).
• Active registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).

Required Skills:

• Strong evidence appraisal and synthesis skills
• Experience working with clinical guidelines or decision-support tools
• Excellent written communication
• Ability to work collaboratively with developers and multidisciplinary teams
• High attention to detail
• Strong systems-thinking and digital innovation mindset.
• An interest in using code to optimise workflows and open to training in this space.

Experience:
Essential:

• Minimum of 3 years’ post-internship clinical experience.
• Experience working in primary care, district hospital, or similar clinical setting
• Familiarity with the use of clinical guidelines in practice

Advantageous:

• Experience reviewing or summarising medical literature
• Involvement in guideline updates, protocol development, or quality improvement initiatives
• Exposure to digital health tools or structured clinical systems

Closing Date 13 March 2026