Albie van Zyl

Accomplished medical practitioner with a diverse background spanning General Practice, Clinical Research, Rehabilitation Medicine, Occupational Health, and specialised care for patients dealing with HIV/AIDS and TB/MDR TB.

Recognised for delivering outstanding client-centric care and achieving excellence in the realm of clinical trial investigation. During my tenure as a Research Investigator, | actively engaged in and contributed to the success of 12 clinical trials, assuming pivotal roles as National Principal Investigator for two trials and Principal Investigator for seven others.

Throughout my professional life, | have always demonstrated dedication to upholding the highest standards of healthcare delivery. 

My personal journey of overcoming challenges, including cauda equina syndrome, serves as a testament to my resilience and unwavering determination.

| possess robust interpersonal acumen, adaptability, and steadfast ethical values.

l am excited about contributing to further advancements in healthcare.

SKILLS

Primary Care /Public Health 

Clinical Research /Clinical Trials

HIV/TB/STI Management 

Preventative Medicine /Health Promotion 

Rehabilitation Medicine 

Client Focus 

Computer Literacy 

Global Health

Writing 

Medical Education 

Communication 

Interpersonal Relations

Professional

Attention to detail 

Critical thinking 

Experienced Senior Medical Officer with a distinguished 40-year career in diverse clinical settings, including General Practice, Rehabilitation Medicine, Occupational Health,  specialised care for patients with HIV/AIDS and TB/MDR TB and Mens' Health. As a former Research Investigator, I actively participated in 12 clinical trials, serving as National Principal Investigator in 2 trials and Principal Investigator for seven others.

Throughout my professional life, I have always demonstrated dedication to upholding the highest standards of healthcare delivery. 

My personal journey of overcoming challenges, including cauda equina syndrome, serves as a testament to my resilience and unwavering determination.

| possess robust interpersonal acumen, adaptability, and steadfast ethical values.

l am excited about contributing to further advancements in healthcare.

Posts that I have held over the years include that of Medical Practitioner in Private Practice; Research Investigator and Dispensing Practitioner at Clinical Trial Sites; Clinical Medical Officer at the City of Cape Town managing patients with HIV/AIDS and TB/MDR TB; Surveyor at COHSASA (Council for Health Services Accreditation of Southern Africa); Locum sessions at Mens Clinic International; Occupational Medical Officer at Tygerberg Hospital and iKhambicare Care in Johannesburg; Rehabilitation Doctor at Karl Bremer Hospital and Life Rehabilitation at the New Kensington Clinic in Johannesburg and Registrar in Rehabilitation Medicine in Melbourne, Australia for 3 years. 

MBChB, University of Stellenbosch, 1984. 

Diploma in Community Health (cum laude), University of Stellenbosch, 1992. 

Diploma in Medical Rehabilitation, Royal College of Physicians, London, UK, 1994. 

Kessler International Fellowship, Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, New Jersey, USA, 1996. 

Certificate in Dispensing, University of Limpopo, 2013. 

Certificate in Good Clinical Practice, 2014 (CREDE); 2019 (Quintiles)