Jobs at Desmond Tutu Health Foundation

• The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organization 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 the position is to render efficient and effective clinical care to volunteers on research studies and assist with the initiation of new clinical trials.

Job Requirements

• MBChB; with active HPCSA registration as an Independent Practitioner 
• At least 2 years' work experience in the clinical trials environment
• Previously registered with SAHPRA as Investigator of Record / Principal Investigator of a clinical drug trial
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge (HIV and TB)
• Computer skills (Email, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent Communication (verbal and written) skills
• Strong administrative skills
• Excellent ability to build interpersonal relationships
• Strong client focus
• Ability to work in a team and independently
• Strong work ethic
• Detail oriented and capable of completing study documentation legibly and accurately
• Supportive of research and willing to work with LGBTQI+ participants and other key populations
• Willing to work flexible hours if required

Advantageous:

• Valid Code 08 Driver's License
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Valid ACLS certificate
• Experience with LGBTQI+ Health Research
• Current GCP Certificate

Responsibilities:

• Clinical Care of research participants
• Conduct Clinical Procedures to ensure that participants are managed according to the study protocol, site specific SOPs and South African department of Health guidelines.
• Adherence to study protocol and study specific procedures manual to ensure that all sponsor specified metrics with respect to accrual, retention, participant safety, QC rate, adverse/serious adverse event reporting, study procedures completion and protocol deviations are met.
• Study Administration as per site and sponsor specific documents (protocol, SOPs, study specific procedures manual) and as per GCP guidelines to ensure that study documentation is accurate and complete with the aim of producing reliable and credible research data. In addition, adherence to HSP guidelines to ensure ethical study conduct.

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• The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organization 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 be responsible for all laboratory activities at Masiphumelele Research Site, as well as to ensure that the final outputs and outcomes of all projects and programs are quality assured and completed within the required timelines.

Job Requirements

• National Diploma in Biomedical Technology in Microbiology or Clin Path
• Current active HPCSA registration as a Medical Laboratory Technologist (Applicants must be in good standing with HPCSA) 
• At least 1-3 years working experience as Laboratory Manager, preferably in a research environment
• At least 1- 2 years of management experience
• Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP)
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Computer Literate (MS Office)
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Client Service skills
• Ability to build interpersonal relationships
• Decision-making skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Attention to detail
• Resource management skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Stress tolerant skills
• Valid Driver’s license

Advantageous:

• Clinical trials/research experience
• Tertiary qualification in a life science field
• Transportation of dangerous Goods/ International Air Transport Association Training Certificate (IATA)
• Good Clinical practice (GCP) and Human Subjects Protection (HSP)

Responsibilities:

• Laboratory Operations & Study Management
• Quality Control & Assurance
• Staff Leadership & HR Management
• Specimen & Logistics Management
• Documentation & Continuous Improvement