Senior Medical Officer; Senior Medical Doctor - Wits PHRU Job Klerksdorp South Africa,Healthcare

Position: Senior Medical Officer (Senior Medical Doctor - Wits PHRU)
Location: Klerksdorp

Background:

The Perinatal HIV Research Unit (Wits PHRU) was established in 1996
The Perinatal HIV Research Unit has been involved in research, training, policy formation, and advocacy in issues concerning HIV-positive women and their children
In recent years, the work of the unit has expanded beyond the original focus of mother-to-child transmission of HIV

Main purpose of the job:

To provide comprehensive medical care/clinical support to patients enrolled in treatment and prevention programs at the PHRU and to participants enrolled into clinical trials at the unit

Location:

Key performance areas:

Provision of clinical care to patients and participants
Accurate and comprehensive medical record keeping
Management of patient/participant flow in the clinic
Clinical trial oversight or management as designated by the principal investigator
Participation in all phases/components of the research process
Facilitation and resolution of queries from Data Management and Internal/External Monitors within required timeframe
Complete accurate and comprehensive medical record keeping, inclusive of reviewing of results for all participants
Quality Check of Source Documents during participant visit ensuring any outstanding components are proactively addressed

Required minimum education and training:

Professional Body Registration:

Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Practitioner Independent practice (HPCSA)
Registered with MPS

Required minimum work experience:

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

Excellent clinical skills and attention to detail
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification
Experience in HIV and TB treatment and care
Empathy and understanding of people living with HIV/AIDS
Experience as a sub-investigator in a clinical trial
Computer literacy – competence in MS Word and Excel essential
Able to exercise discretion and independent decision making
Ability to work under pressure and work well across multiple different projects and teams
Empathy and sensitivity toward people from key populations
Research experience or willingness to learn

TO APPLY:

Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV
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Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position
Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates
Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful
Closing date: 25 February 2026
Note:
No CV will be accepted after the closing date

Please note:

WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto
AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position


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