Medical Officer at Stellenbosch University

Duties

• Assisting with conducting research studies and clinical trials;
• Providing clinical support for research studies;
• Collaborating on new and on-going studies;
• Ensuring timely recruitment for all research studies and protocols, in order to implement the study's strategic targets;
• Collaborating with the study team to optimise research strategies;
• Assuming partial responsibility for study administration;
• Accountable for study planning and logistics.

Job Requirements

• MBChB;
• A valid driver's licence;
• Registered to practise in South Africa;
• Patience, compassion, and must enjoy working with all age groups, including children;
• Good written and verbal communication skills;
• Good understanding of relevant scientific, implementation of, and ethical issues surrounding public health and infectious diseases in South Africa.

Recommendation

• One year experience as a medical officer in a research environment;
• An interest in infectious diseases;   
• An interest in the community and research skills development;
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification;
• Computer literate;
• Clinical trial and research experience;
• Experience of antiretroviral therapy and infectious diseases;
• The ability to work well independently as well as in a team;
• The ability to develop and maintain a good working climate among the study personnel;
• An interest in developing own research projects and research questions.