Senior Medical Officer at Desmond Tutu Health Foundation

The main purpose of the position is to support the Clinical Research Site Leader and to manage Medical Officers, Nurses, Pharmacy and Laboratory Leads.

Minimum Requirements:

• MBChB; with active HPCSA registration
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in a Lead/supervisory role within the clinical research environment
• At least 1 -2 years’ experience in staff management
• At least 3 years’ experience in working with adolescents and young people
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge
• Knowledge of HIV prevention studies
• Valid Code 08 Drivers License
• Valid Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate
• Computer skills (Email, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent Communication (verbal and written)
• Project management skills
• Strong administrative skills
• Team Leadership/management skills
• Excellent ability to build interpersonal relationships
• Strong client focus
• Adolescent friendly
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Strong work ethic
• Detail oriented and capable of completing study documentation legibly and accurately
• Willing to work with COVID patients
• Willing to work flexible hours and weekends if required

Responsibilities:

• Clinical Interventions
• Protocol Specific Procedures
• Study support and safety of participants
• Supervision and Management of staff