Africa Health Research Institute’s vision is optimal health and well-being of under-resourced populations.
Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) is an independent, transdisciplinary scientific research institute based across two campuses in the province of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) in South Africa. AHRI’s research combines population, basic and translational, social, and clinical sciences to understand and intervene in the health and well-being of South African communities. AHRI works in partnership with local communities and South African academic, governmental, and other policy stakeholders and collaborates with over 60 institutions globally. AHRI prioritizes the training of the next generation of African scientists.
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The purpose of the position is to provide medical care for participants enrolled in clinical trials at AHRI Somkhele. The position will be based primarily in our Somkhele site but might require travel to the clinics and or hospitals according to study protocol. The incumbent will be responsible for supervising clinical staff that support the clinical trial; ensure all assigned activities occur according to the protocol and standard operating procedures; ensure appropriate use and allocation of clinical/material resources; interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders; ensure that all study data is collected according to protocol requirements and align with the AHRI scientific strategy
Overview of Duties:
Planning, coordination, implementation of studies or clinical trial conducted under the clinical trials unit
Ensure tracking of all study activities, patient recruitment, clinical care and follow-up.
Supporting PIs to ensure that the clinical trial is compliant with DOH, GCP and SAHPRA requirements and ensure the smooth running of research
Liaising with key stakeholders, including DOH and internal stakeholders
Providing strategic support for the planning, administration, and operations of all studies or clinical trials
Minimum Qualifications
. Completed medical degree (MBChB)
Completed Internship and Community service
Registered with the HPCSA
Computer Literacy (MS Office – Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
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