Research Clinician - Durban, South Africa - University of KwaZulu-Natal

University of KwaZulu-Natal

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Durban, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment

Equity to improve representativity within the Institution. Preference will be given to

applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity plan.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Research Clinician

(6 months Fixed -Term appointment)

Internal Medicine

SCHOOL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE

MEDICAL SCHOOL CAMPUS

REF NO
:

T/CM10/2023
The Division of Internal Medicine is seeking the services of a Clinician for the

RANDOMISED EVALUATION OF COVID-19 THERAPY (RECOVERY) project for the South African

Durban.

S/he will be responsible for all the general clinical activities, as it relates to this clinical trial

at the eThekwini site. In addition, s/he will coordinate all research related activities,

delegate duties to research nursing staff, and monitor and supervise research nurses,

administration, safely and securely keep all trial records and organize regular staff

meetings to review and audit all research activities. S/he will work closely with the study

Principal investigators (Professor N Magula and Professor S Pillay (University of KwaZulu

Natal)), data capturer and other research staff and report to the PI's on a regular basis,

progress and challenges on all research activities. The clinician will communicate with

National and International Collaborators. The PI's may, from time to time, delegate other

research related duties to her/him.

**Minimum Requirements: - MB ChB degree or equivalent.

Current registration as a healthcare practitioner with the Health Professions Council

of South Africa (HPCSA) with at least 3 years post graduation clinical experience

Experience in global Covid19 Clinical Trials
Experience in preparing reports to the South African Health Products Authority
Valid Good Clinical Practice Certificate
Active Medical Protection Insurance
Valid motor vehicle driver's license and own transport

Essential Requirements:

Strong knowledge of research including quality assurance and research ethics.
Advanced MS Office skills
Experience with electronic databases (collation, data entry and data analysis) and

basic statistical analysis

Experience in financial management
Excellent planning, coordinating and problemsolving skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience in working with a multidisciplinary team.
Experience with community based clinical research.
Knowledge of UKZN policies and processes

This post reports to t h e Principal Investigators. The job profile is available from Ms

not to make any appointment.

include letter of motivation stating your suitability for the position. Please provide three names
**of referees, including their contact details.