Background
The Perinatal HIV Research Unit (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, to include treatment trials in adults and children, prevention research, psychosocial research and policy development. In addition the Unit has developed an HIV vaccine clinical trials unit (HVCTU) and started with HIV Vaccine Trials back in 2001.
The unit is recognised nationally and internationally as a leader in the field of research and policy in the area of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. It has also developed a reputation as a leading African research unit for clinical trials in adult and children with HIV, with one of the largest cohorts.
Main purpose of the job
- To administer, maintain and coordinate the logistical aspect of the Health Transmission Study according to Good Clinical Practice, study Protocol and Standard Operating Procedures and to act as a pivotal point of contact for the clinical trial team and the sponsor.
Location
- PHRU - Tshepong Hospital, Matlosana, Klerksdorp – Health Transmission Study
Key performance areas
- Assist in recruitment, Screening and Enrolment of eligible participants according to Protocol requirements.
- Assist the Principal Investigator and Study team in the day-to-day running of the study
- Manage scheduled and unscheduled patient visits and appointments in accordance with study protocol
- Conduct protocol, SSP, and SOP training for staff
- Liaise with the PHRU regulatory department for the reporting of SAEs and protocol deviations etc.
- Liaise with the hospital and local clinics- engage with staff during the study
- Assist with study specimen collection (i.e. blood, urine, sputum).
- Collect - process and ship specimens as per protocol.
- Completion of Source Documentation
- Complete relevant research questionnaires, assessments, CRF transcription.
- Review of participant files for completeness and quality control.
- Maintain and update the Investigator Site File
- Site supervision and management
- Compiling and submission of study progress reports
- Proficient clinically and able to do procedures confidently.
Required minimum education and training
- Qualified as Professional Nurse. Experience as a study coordinator would be an advantage.
- Registered with the South African Nursing Council
- 2 years’ experience in a clinical research environment
- GCP certification
Desirable additional education,work experience and personal abilities
- Computer literacy – competence in MS Word and Excel essential
- Staff supervisory and management experience
- The ability to speak local languages
- Able to exercise discretion and independent decision making
- Empathy and understanding for people living with HIV/AIDS
TO APPLY
- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
- The closing date for all applications is 17 August 2020.
- 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.
- In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position
Background
Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences. WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives. In addition WHC offers a range of products and services to the Academics conducting these activities in order to assist with the management thereof.
Main Purpose of the Job
To capture data accurately and timeously.
Location
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital.
Key Performance areas
- Create and capture new patient files.
- Liaise effectively with M& E data providing user support.
- Maintain effective working relationship with clinical and non-clinical staff.
- Resolve data queries raised with relevant stakeholders.
- Check accuracy of manual captured data.
- Manage Clinic Manager and the SCCC calendar
- Provide admin support to the SCCC
Required minimum education and training
- Grade 12
- Certification in Business or Data Capturing.
- Good Clinical practices training would be advantageous.
Required minimum work experience
- 1 year data capturing or administration
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and RedCap database packages.
- Experience in a health care environment.
- Experience with WHC procurement systems preferable.
- Good administrative skills.
- Good Communication skills.
- Maintain tact and discretion at all times
- Demonstrated data capturing speed and accuracy.
- Ability to work in a high pressurized environment.
- Attention to detail.
- Self-motivated with a high regard for work ethic, values an integrity.
TO APPLY
- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
- The closing date for all applications is 17 August 2020.
- 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.
- In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position
Background
Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences. WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives. In addition WHC offers a range of products and services to the Academics conducting these activities in order to assist with the management thereof.
Main Purpose of the Job
To provide strategic leadership to ensure the SCCC meets the Monitoring and Evaluation targets defined for the project and the requirements of the funder.
Location
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital.
Key Performance areas
- Oversee all implementation, monitoring, evaluation and data management aspects of the project.
- Ensure the implementation of documentation, data quality audits and timelines.
- Oversee training of staff to ensure data integrity, quality, analysis output and report writing.
- Assist senior implementation investigators in clarifying all Monitoring and Evaluating targets set.
- Assist senior implementation investigator in developing tools and database upgrades.
- Training implementation teams for the required data collection parameters.
Required minimum education and training
- Qualification in Health Science, Public Health, Social Science or Research.
- Certification in data analysis programs (SPSS, SAS and Access).
Required minimum education and training
- Minimum of 5 years data management, analysis, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
- Experience of RedCap database, would be advantageous.
- Good Clinical practices training, monitoring and evaluation experience or research experience would be advantageous.
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
- Leadership skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Database packages.
- Able to work to deadlines
- Demonstrated data capturing speed and accuracy, confidentially, tact and discretion must be maintained at times.
- Sound interpersonal and communication skills
- Attention to detail.
- Ordered and systematic in approach to tasks.
- Exceptional planning and organisational skills.
- Self-motivated with a high regard for work ethic, values an integrity.
- Valid Drivers License
TO APPLY
- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
- The closing date for all applications is 17 August 2020.
- 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.
- In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position
Requirements
- B Com
- 5+ Years relevant financial management exposure.
- MUST BE A NAMIBIAN CITIZEN
Key Performance
- Responsible for the full financial management function, management accounts, budgeting, cashflow management, internal controls, financial planning, financial statements, financial packs, reporting, compliance, ensuring statutory adherence, staff management.
- Working closely with the General Manager and standing in when required.
TO APPLY:
- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
- Please note AJ Personnel is responsible for the recruitment process.
- Our client may expire jobs at their own discretion.
- AJ PERSONNEL will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
- In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
- If you have not received a response within two (2) weeks from applying, your application was most likely unsuccessful
Background
Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences. WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives. In addition WHC offers a range of products and services to the Academics conducting these activities in order to assist with the management thereof.
Main purpose of the job
Provides patient care, aligning the same to the respective protocol for the project ensuring the scope of practice for Clinical Associates is not deviated from. Provides a mentoring role and in some instances a Line Management / Senior Team Member function.
Location
Wits RHI – Hillbrow – Shandukani
Key performance areas include
- Verify participant vital signs as indicated by protocol and/ or conduct vital sign checks on patients as required;
- Provide examination in line with GCP ensuring protocol adherence;
- Apply correct prognosis/ Diagnosis taking all information and tests into account ensuring appropriate treatment; Perform surveillance visits when needed, as per protocol
- Perform procedures for example Dopplers, ultrasounds, ECGs etc when required per protocol
- Assist during an emergency
- Perform phlebotomy, nasogastric washings and swabs for COVID testing
- Provide participant education and as required counselling;
- Clinical Trial oversight – In conjunction with the Supervising Medical Officer (Programme Head), assist in the decision-making process regarding enrolment and screening procedures ensuring all participants receive the best possible care and treated in accordance with GCP guidelines
- Assist with Management or patient/ participant flow within the clinic thereby enhancing customer satisfaction, as required
- Protocol specific – update source document per participant visit
- 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
- Update applicable Project Records after each visit
- Attend relevant Monthly meetings, clinical reporting monthly, weeks staff meetings as required by programme and/or line manager
- Actively participate in required monthly (or as needed) sponsor calls providing feedback on the Project Status
- Prepare and facilitate presentations for sponsors and other stakeholders as requested
- Attend to required CPD engagements and if so required participate in the lecture schedule to up-skill clinicians within the unit
- Participate in all phases/ components of the research process from initiation to publication;
- Provide support to other research sites where necessary e.g., Community outreach projects, staff training and implementation of protocols as required
- Actively participate in operational running of the multiple clinics including but not limited to: Stock takes and effective day to day running of the clinical at which you are based
- Lead Cross-functional teams in a manner that promotes productivity within the projects;
- Provide sound coaching and empowering of the respective teams as skills needs and/or deficiencies are noted;
- Ensure that documented staff performance discussions take place on a monthly basis for all direct reports
- Ensure that Performance Appraisal discussions are concluded annually.
- Ensure that Corrective action is issued in line with the code of conduct and in consultation with the HR department as required
- Supervise and manage the duties of subordinates.
- Perform and facilitate performance development and assessments.
- Ensure that all employees are developed to their full potential.
- Take ownership and accountability for tasks & activities and demonstrates effective self management.
- Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained.
- Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met and provides appropriate means of resolution
- Support and drives the business’ core values
- Maintain a positive attitude
- Respond openly to feedback
- Take ownership for own career development
- Manage colleagues and client’s expectation and communicate appropriately
- Willing to help others and go the extra mile to meet team targets and objectives
- Manage own disruptive emotions (handle stress in ways that do not negatively impact on the team)
- Build and maintain authentic relationships with both internal and external stakeholders ensuring a high level of customer centricity.
- Ensure all interactions are professional.
Required minimum education and training
- 3 years bachelor’s degree in Clinical Medical Practice
Required minimum work experience
- 2 year working experience in a Research Environment
- Clinical experience
- Microsoft Office Experience
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
- Certification in Good Clinical Practice
- Professionalism and Empathetic
- Good communication and Time management skills
- Knowledge of local vernacular languages an advantage
- Diversity management – know and respect culture
- Conflict management, Leadership skills and Resourceful
TO APPLY
- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
- The closing date for all applications is 12 August 2020.
- 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.
- In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position
Background
Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences. WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives. In addition WHC offers a range of products and services to the Academics conducting these activities in order to assist with the management thereof.
Main purpose of the job
To support laboratory diagnostic, surveillance and research activities, including analysis and interpretation of data and administrative duties pertaining to diagnostic and research activities.
Location
WITS Medical School - Johannesburg
Key performance areas
Perform laboratory tests:
- Perform routine diagnostic and surveillance tests
- Interpret test results together with epidemiological data
- Interpret test results associated with outbreak investigations
- Perform tests related to research projects
Laboratory administration:
- Monitor and control stock levels
- Monitor and control workflows and turnaround times
- Respond to and report quality control issues to laboratory manager
- Keeping a record of all Departmental publications, together with impact factor assignment and ability to capture information on ROCS system for WITS
- Billing/ invoice and payment reconciliations for NHLS, WHC Anatomical Pathology syndicate account and respective trials/DGMC transplant work
Quality control:
- Applies and interprets results of internal and external quality assessment tests
- Ensure all tests are validated before implementation
- Reports quality related problems and attempts to solve them and reports to laboratory manager
Storage of specimens:
- Log, label and prepare samples for storage on the electronic NHLS laboratory information / WITS system
Required minimum education and training
- BSC (Hons) degree
Required minimum work experience
- One year’s experience in a laboratory, preferably anatomical pathology or haematology laboratory
Professional Body Registration
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a medical scientist
Additional education, work experience and personal abilities
- Must have experience in a molecular biology laboratory
- Experience in anatomical pathology techniques and molecular techniques such as:
- Special histochemical stains
- Immunohistochemistry
- DNA extraction from fresh tissue and paraffin embedded tissue blocks
- PCR
- Molecular subtyping (PFGE, MLST) of infectious agents is considered an advantage
- Must have experience in laboratory project management, good laboratory practice and laboratory accreditation
- Experience in teaching and training would be advantageous
- Experience in data management, including billing of tests performed and managing audit spreadsheet of cases
- Must be a team player
- Must perform equally well with routine diagnostic/surveillance activities and research activities
- Must be a well-organized person, have good time management skills and show attention to detail
TO APPLY
- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
- The closing date for all applications is 10 August 2020.
- 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.
- In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position
Background
Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences. WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives. In addition WHC offers a range of products and services to the Academics conducting these activities in order to assist with the management thereof.
Main Purpose of the Job
- Provide holistic care to patients at Soweto Comprehensive Care Centre.
Location
- Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital.
Key Performance areas
- Display serious concern for the safety and well-being of patients and colleagues
- Function and operate strategically with sound clinical, scientific and business acumen
- Provide holistic care to patients at Soweto Comprehensive Care
- Communicate effectively with patients and their families, management, clinicians and sponsors/funders.
- Complete accurate and comprehensive medical records
Required minimum education and training
- MBBCH degree or equivalent
- Good Clinical practices and Project management training would be advantageous
Professional Body Registration
- Health Professional Council South Africa
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
- Compassion, confidentially, tact and discretion must be maintained at times.
- Communicate effectively with patients and their families, management, clinical
- Ability to exercise independent decision making.
- Attention to detail.
- Ordered and systematic in approach to tasks.
- Exceptional planning and organizational skills.
- Self-motivated with a high regard for work ethic, values and integrity.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
TO APPLY
- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
- The closing date for all applications is 13 August 2020.
- 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.
- In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position
Background
Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences. WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives. In addition WHC offers a range of products and services to the Academics conducting these activities in order to assist with the management thereof.
Main Purpose of the Job
Assist oncology pharmacist in preparing and dispensing drugs to patients.
Location
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital.
Key Performance areas
- Ensure all prescriptions are filled correctly and in a timely manner.
- Interacting with patients in delivering medications and completing other sales transaction.
- Receive, record and store medications coming into the pharmacy.
- Creates and maintains patient files.
- Maintain stock of prescription medications and inform pharmacist of inventory needs.
- Dispense prescription medication other medical products to patients under direction of licensed pharmacist.
- Ensure good patient care and good quality data.
Required minimum education and training
- Relevant Pharmacy Assistant Qualification.
Required minimum work experience
- Minimum of 2 years as a pharmacy assist, experience in medical oncology setting
- Understanding of GMP, GWP, GPP.
- Understanding of regulatory processes in health products especially role of SAHPRA.
- Understanding of supportive care in cancer
Professional Body Registration
- South African Pharmacy Council.
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
- Ability to exercise discretion and independent decision making.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families and management, clinicians and sponsors.
- Ability to exercise discretion and independent decision making
- Attention to detail.
- Ordered and systematic in approach to tasks.
- Exceptional planning and organizational skills.
- Self-motivated with a high regard for work ethic, values and integrity
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
TO APPLY
- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
- The closing date for all applications is 13 August 2020.
- 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.
- In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position
Background
Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences. WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives. In addition WHC offers a range of products and services to the Academics conducting these activities in order to assist with the management thereof.
Main Purpose of the Job
Preparing and dispensing oncology drugs to patients.
Location
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital.
Key Performance areas
- Mixing of chemotherapy and immunotherapy in a laminar flow unit.
- Ordering and procurement of oncology medicines from both originator and generic pharmaceutical companies.
- Evidence based medicine as well as health economics in use of oncology pharmaceuticals.
- Support management and care of cancer patient.
- Prepare and dispense chemotherapy for cancer patients.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families and management, clinicians and sponsors.
- Ensure strict adherence to protocol guidelines and standard operating procedures.
- Ensure good patient care and good quality data.
Required minimum education and training
- Degree in Pharmacy.
- Understanding of Oncology medicines including mechanism of action, adverse reaction, dosages, indications, formulations and administration.
- Understanding of GMP, GWP, GPP.
- Understanding of regulatory processes in health products especially role of SAHPRA.
- Understanding of Clinical research, Evidence based medicine as well as health economics in use of oncology pharmaceuticals.
Required minimum work experience
- Minimum of 2 years as a pharmacist, experience in medical oncology setting.
Professional Body Registration
- South African Pharmacy Council.
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
- Ability to exercise discretion and independent decision making.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise own workload and take initiative.
- Able to meet strict deadlines.
- Ordered and systematic in approach to tasks.
- Exceptional planning and organizational.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
TO APPLY
- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
- The closing date for all applications is 13 August 2020.
- 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.
- In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position
Background
The Perinatal HIV Research Unit (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, to include treatment trials in adults and children, prevention research, psychosocial research and policy development. In addition the Unit has developed an HIV vaccine clinical trials unit (HVCTU) and started with HIV Vaccine Trials back in 2001.
The unit is recognised nationally and internationally as a leader in the field of research and policy in the area of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. It has also developed a reputation as a leading African research unit for clinical trials in adult and children with HIV, with one of the largest cohorts
Main purpose of the job
Going out into communities to recruit people for COVID vaccine studies
Location
PHRU - Kliptown, Soweto, Johannesburg
Key performance areas
- Recruit, enroll and follow up on participants in the study
- General oversight of proximity study at field site
- Follow through on the enrolment process from screening and obtaining Informed Consent
- Abstract data to complete all documents related to study
- Collect and administer all questionnaires accurately to inform the study
Required minimum education and training
- Matric
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
- Must possess strong organizational skills
- Good computer literacy
- The ability to work in a complex and demanding environment
- good communication skills and ability to speak local languages
- Must be able to work under pressure
- Willing to travel
- Must be detail orientated
- Must be able to work as a member of a team
- It is expected that s/he will apply consistent adherence to research and GCP practices
TO APPLY
- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
- The closing date for all applications is 11 August 2020.
- 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.
- In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position
Background
Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences. WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives. In addition WHC offers a range of products and services to the Academics conducting these activities in order to assist with the management thereof.
Main purpose of the job
- To manage and coordinate the activities across CLS studies, according to good clinical laboratory practice (GCLP), ISO 15189:2017 standards and sponsor requirements.
Location
- Braamfontein
Key performance areas
- Map processes and ensure that they are coordinated to meet desired goals.
- Extract information from protocols to create laboratory documents and coordinate trials
- Develop and review tasks that are completed as per protocols and lab documents, within the specified time frames.
- Initiate site/study and internal meetings to discuss activities, provide updates and resolve issues.
- Ensure that outcomes are evaluated and that problems are resolved.
- Coordination of logistics.
Required minimum education and training
- BSc Medical Science or Life Sciences or National Diploma in Biomedical Technology.
Required minimum work experience
- 5 years in a Laboratory environment
Professional Body Registration
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South African as a Medical Technologist (Clinical Pathology preferred).
Additional education, work experience and personal abilities
- Ability to read and understand scientific protocols. High attention to detail
- Certificate in Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) Knowledge of specimen and database management Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholder’s
- Good negotiation skills
- Able to work overtime and travel to African countries from time to time Clinical trials, Parasitology/PCR experience advantageous.
TO APPLY
- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
- The closing date for all applications is 11 August 2020.
- 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.
- In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position
Background
Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences. WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives. In addition WHC offers a range of products and services to the Academics conducting these activities in order to assist with the management thereof.
The Perinatal HIV Research Unit (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, to include treatment trials in adults and children, prevention research, psychosocial research and policy development. In addition the Unit has developed an HIV vaccine clinical trials unit (HVCTU) and started with HIV Vaccine Trials back in 2001.
The unit is recognised nationally and internationally as a leader in the field of research and policy in the area of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. It has also developed a reputation as a leading African research unit for clinical trials in adult and children with HIV, with one of the largest cohorts.
Main purpose of the job
To accurately enter Survey / Study data and maintain documentation as per the standard operating procedures.
Location
PHRU - Kliptown, Soweto, Johannesburg
Key performance areas
- Prepare files for participant visits in accordance with protocol visit requirements and site procedures.
- Perform quality control checks on study documents
- Assist with capturing data into electronic database
- Maintain documentation as per standard operating procedures
- Participate in on-going Data management training
- Maintain safe and secure storage of all electronic data and case report forms
- Maintain client confidentiality
- Ensure that GCP guidelines are followed
- Ensure the security and confidential of this sensitive data
- Printing Study Materials eg. CRFs and ICFs
- Photocopying of ICFs
Required minimum education and training
- Matric
- Computer literacy using MS Word and MS Excel
- Experience with Electronic data capturing (EDC)
Required minimum work experience
- At least 1 years’ experience in data capturing
- At least 1 years’ experience working in health research
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
- Valid current GCP certification is advantageous
- Must possess strong organizational skills
- Must be detail orientated
- Must be able to work as a member of a team
- The ability to work in a complex and demanding environment
- It is expected that s/he will apply consistent adherence to intentional research and GCP practices
- Must be able to work as a member of a team
TO APPLY
- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
- The closing date for all applications is 11 August 2020.
- 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.
- In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position
Background
The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges.
It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health and vaccinology.
The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a leading research institute attached to the University of the Witwatersrand. We address some of the greatest public health concerns affecting the region, including HIV, sexual and reproductive health, and vaccinology. We do this through pioneering, multi-disciplinary research; responsive technical support and innovation in health services; and evidence-based policy development and advocacy with national, regional and global stakeholders.
Main purpose of the job
- To recruit, screen and provide clinical management to participants in clinical trials according to study protocols.
Location
- Wits RHI – Hillbrow – Research Centre
Key performance areas:
- Clinical assessment, treatment and/or referral of participants who participate in the study
- Participate in routine assessment of participants in accordance with the protocols
- Initiate, maintain and strengthen referral systems via direct interaction and assist in the establishment of Memorandums of understanding (MOUs) as required by the study protocol/s
- Conduct regular liaison with the laboratory regarding the interpretation of diagnostic test results. It is the responsibility of the clinician to ensure that an appropriate management plan is followed as a result of receiving diagnostic test results
- Management of Hepatitis B vaccinations of Research center staff and maintain accurate records
- Screen and enroll eligible patients in accordance with study protocol and ethical guidelines.
- Review patient vitals and other study-related results.
- Treat opportunistic infections diagnosed.
- Prescribe the appropriate treatment.
- Report any adverse events and follow-up on patients.
- Conduct regular emergency trolley inventory, order/replace expired consumables
- Provide regular clinical support to the clinic staff to ensure that clinical management of participants is of a high quality and complies with HPCSA and WITS RHI standards
- Data collection and storage of data according to GCP and study SOP’s
- Recruitment and retention according to set accrual targets as required by the sponsors
- Development and ongoing revision of standard operating procedures compliant with sponsor and unit guidelines
- Identify research questions in specialist area.
- Write grant proposals, protocols and ethics applications in order to fund and perform research studies.
- Implement research studies in conjunction with the research teams.
- Attend, present and participate in organizational research and academic meetings.
- Produce monthly progress reports which document clinical outcomes of study participants
- Complete source notes and patient logs.
- Capture patient data on the Case Report Forms.
- Attend meetings as required.
- Engage and meet with sponsors and Monitors as required.
- Attend to all staffing requirements and administration.
- Supervise and manage the duties of subordinates to ensure optimal staff utilization and maintenance of sound labour relations.
- Perform and facilitate performance development and assessments.
- Identify substandard performance by team members and take necessary corrective action.
- Coach and train subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organisation.
- Promote harmony, teamwork and sharing of information.
- Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management.
- Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained.
- Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback.
- Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as workshops, forums, conferences etc.
- Participate and give input in ad hoc projects and initiatives.
- Comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Protocol requirements and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Verify accuracy of data in source documentation and accuracy of transcription from source data Case Report Forms (CRF) as needed
- Ensure errors on source documents e.g. CRF’s are corrected, initialed and dated
- Support the timely transmission/data faxing of relevant Case Report Forms following QC activity (as needed)
- Ensure completion of corrective action of internal and external QC reports and monitoring reviews
- Assist with staff training (and retraining) where error trends are identified
- Proactively resolve protocol queries and missing data with the Research Team.
Required minimum education and training
- MBBCh degree or equivalent
Required minimum work experience
- Minimum 3 years of which 1 should be in a research environment
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
- Experience working in a donor funded organization.
- Post graduate qualification in Public Health / HIV management or in the process of obtaining qualification. Experience in Reproductive Health.
- Experience in writing donor proposals, protocols and scientific journals.
- Certification in HIV Management and good clinical practice.
- Well organized, ordered, systematic and analytical.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Assertive, confident and adaptable.
- Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Display a concern for patients and willingness to respond to patients’ needs and requirements.
- Able to prioritise own workload, take initiative (pro-active) and work to tight deadlines.
- Self-motivated with a high regard for work ethic, values and integrity.
TO APPLY
- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
- The closing date for all applications is 11 August 2020.
- 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.
- In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position
Background
Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences. WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives. In addition WHC offers a range of products and services to the Academics conducting these activities in order to assist with the management thereof.
Main purpose of the job
To lead the provision of effective financial and administrative support services to all staff and sites, specifically in the areas of financial management, donor liaison and organizational administration.
Location
Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Soweto
Key performance areas
- Implement financial strategies, including systems, processes and policies and procedures through sound governance practices.
- Provide financial advice and review of funding applications.
- Forecast future financial outcomes, plan, prepare and review annual budgets for approval by relevant Stakeholders.
- Disseminate and present to budgets to stakeholders (including donors). Manage and monitor expenditure and report any irregularities.
- Manage cost recovery from projects.
- Prevent unauthorized expenditure or overspending.
- Oversee cash flow planning and management and ensure that funds are available as required.
- Effective management of finance deliverable for the SSC and division.
- Implement and maintain financial management mechanisms that reduce financial risk to the business.
- Ensure compliance with donor requirements and manage audits.
- Manage, compile and review month- end and year- end closing activities and ensure accurate financial statements are available to relevant stakeholder within specified deadlines.
- Supervise and manage the duties of team members to ensure optimal utilization of staff.
Required minimum education and training
- BCom Accounting or equivalent
Required minimum work experience
- Minimum of 3 years financial reporting experience in healthcare or a donor funded environment.
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
- Knowledge of SAGEX3, IFRS and the SA GAAP Experience in a donor funded environment
- Ability to influence, negotiate and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
- Knowledge of donor and contractual requirements
- Organized, thorough and accurate approach to work
- Resilient with demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Above average computer skills, particularly in MS Excel, MS Access, MS Outlook and MS Word.
- Driver’s license & own vehicle essential.
TO APPLY
- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
- The closing date for all applications is 11 August 2020.
- 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.
- In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position
Background
The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges.
It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health and vaccinology. This is done through pioneering, multi-disciplinary research; responsive technical support and innovation in health services; and evidence-based policy development and advocacy with national, regional and global stakeholders.
The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a leading research institute attached to the University of the Witwatersrand. We address some of the greatest public health concerns affecting the region, including HIV, sexual and reproductive health, and vaccinology. We do this through pioneering, multi-disciplinary research; responsive technical support and innovation in health services; and evidence-based policy development and advocacy with national, regional and global stakeholders.
Main purpose of the job
- To implement pharmaceutical services as per protocols for clinical research studies conducted at Wits RHI research sites. To oversee and advise on pharmacy services for the SOLIDARITY study, informing setup of pharmacy services for SOLIDARITY sites in South Africa.
Location
- Wits RHI – Hillbrow – Research Centre
Key performance areas include:
- Comply with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.
- Implement and maintain study specific procedures according to regulatory requirements and protocol for all relevant studies at site.
- Assist in setup of compliant pharmacy services at SOLIDARITY trial sites, in person, on calls or via email
- Perform periodic oversight of pharmacy services at trial sites and issue reports accordingly.
- Compile and revise study or pharmacy related SOPs
- Train staff at Wits RHI and affiliated SOLIDARITY sites on protocol and study specific SOPs
- Maintain study documentation.
- Conduct internal and organization-wide monitoring and quality assurance.
- Identify any regulatory issues and bring it to the attention of the Project Manager and Principal Investigator.
- Prepare for any monitoring or auditing visits from regulatory authorities or sponsors.
- Periodic review of all pharmacy SOP’s and quality management plan.
- Manage general housekeeping of the Pharmacy and Clean Room according to infection control standards
- Advise on general housekeeping of affiliated SOLIDARITY sites
- Interpret prescriptions and dispense drugs according to protocol.
- Advise participants on the correct use of or adherence to drugs.
- Maintain drug accountability records for all drugs.
- Conduct stock control to ensure the correct availability of stock levels and expiry of drugs.
- Administer, process and file relevant documentation.
- Order medicines (scheduled, cold chain, investigational and concomitant) from suppliers to ensure sufficient stock.
- Ensure appropriate destruction of all expired and quarantined drugs.
- Maintain appropriate storage conditions
- Respond to temperature excursions and call outs as necessary
- Manage importation of SOLIDARITY study products and related supplies
- Manage bulk orders and distribute stock to affiliated SOLIDARITY sites as required
- Track stock levels at affiliated SOLIDARITY sites to ensure uninterrupted implementation of the trial
- Oversight of study product management at affiliated SOLIDARITY
- Setup and compile required files and SOPs for new studies
- Compile periodic drug accountability reports and study specific reports as and when required.
- Complete Pharmacy CRFs and file accordingly.
- Maintain and file all relevant pharmacy specific participant documentation.
- Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management.
- Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained.
- Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback.
- Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as forums, conferences, policy setting workshops etc.
- Comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Protocol requirements and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs
- Verify accuracy of data in source documentation and accuracy of transcription from source data Case Report Forms (CRF) as needed
- Ensure errors on source documents e.g. CRF’s are corrected, initialled and dated
- Support the timely transmission/data faxing of relevant Case Report Forms following QC activity (as needed)
- Ensure completion of corrective action of internal and external QC reports and monitoring reviews
- Assist with staff training (and retraining) where error trends are identified.
Required minimum education and training
- Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree
Required minimum work experience
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience (Clinical trial or Research Environment)
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
- A certificate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Valid driver’s license will be an advantage.
- Good administration skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Patient, tactful and empathetic towards participants.
- Attention to detail.
- Exceptional organizational and administrative skills are required together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
TO APPLY
- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
- The closing date for all applications is 11 August 2020.
- 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.
- In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position
Background
PRICELESS SA- MRC Centre for Health Economic and Decision Science is a research unit that aims to enable smart decision-making in health through evidence-based research. PRICELESS SA’s core business is to provide evidence to improve resource allocation and priority setting within the healthcare system.
Main purpose of the job
- To provide support to all Economic Evaluation streams of research and support the Masters in Public Health (MPH) Programme through lecturing and the supervision of students (Masters and PhD candidates) on topics relating to cost effectiveness analysis.
Location
- School of Public Health – University of Witwatersrand (Johannesburg)
Key performance areas
- To identify novel research ideas.
- Attract research funding by identifying and applying for research grants in line with PRICELESS research strategy.
- Manage research projects from inception to completion.
- Prepare research reports and present findings to the PRICELESS team or other groups
- Develop own or group work to publication stage, disseminating research findings through appropriate fora.
- Publish manuscripts in high impact health economics journals.
- Participate in internal and external network meetings, workshops and collaborative partnerships, representing PRICELESS in a professional manner at all times.
- Line manage and supervise junior researchers.
- Contribute to teaching on the Wits Masters in Public Health (MPH) Programme and in the supervision of students (Masters and PhD candidates).
- Uphold the values of PRICELESS
Required minimum education and training
- PhD in Health Economics with a strong focus on cost-effectiveness analysis and decision analytical modelling.
Required minimum work experience
- Demonstrable experience in cost-effectiveness analysis and decision analytical modelling
- 3 years working experience in a research environment.
- Experience in teaching and student supervision.
- Demonstrable experience publishing articles in peer-reviewed journals.
- A strong academic background and proven track record in economic evaluation research publications and successful research grant application.
Additional education, work experience and personal abilities
- Good conceptualization skills
- Good writing and presentation skills
- Interest in health and equity in South Africa
- Attention to detail
- Strong writing skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Flexible and adaptive with a positive approach to taking on a number of different duties
- Display a high level of initiative and independent thinking
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to travel and work overtime when required
- Able to analyse and solve problems
- Able to recognise and act on opportunities
- Successful applicants will be required to align with and operate within the core values of PRICELESS
TO APPLY
- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
- The closing date for all applications is 31 August 2020.
- 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.
- In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement 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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Background
Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited (“WHC“) is a wholly owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences. WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives. In addition WHC offers a range of products and services to the Academics conducting these activities in order to assist with the management thereof.
The Respiratory & Meningeal Pathogens Research Unit (RMPRU) was established in 1997, with an original research mandate to investigate pneumococcal diseases at the molecular, epidemiological, clinical and pharmacological levels.
Over time, the Unit has evolved to include investigating the clinical and molecular epidemiology of other bacteria and respiratory viruses that are associated with pneumonia and meningitis. Also, the Unit has established itself to be a premier clinical trial facility for vaccine and training platforms for post-graduate students.
Main purpose of the job
- To assist Medical Officers with clinical research activities and to provide health care to patients participating in clinical trials according to study protocols
Location
- RMPRU, Maternity Wards, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Soweto
Key performance areas
- Plan, implement and complete the clinical research activities for clinical trials and epidemiological studies in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and Standard Operating Procedures
- Perform study – related procedures, blood draws and nasopharyngeal aspirates/swabs on infants, young children and adults including pregnant woman
- Conduct illness visits on participants and treat as required
- Abstract data from medical files and laboratory results, and enter into case report forms
- Strategic review and management of clinical trials i.e. devising systems and processes to ensure effective and efficient study conduct
- SAE and Endpoint data reporting
- Quality assurance of the study file source data, i.e. clinical source notes and CRF’s
- Staff Management and training
- Writing of protocols and submissions to Ethics committee
Required minimum education and training
- MUST HAVE A Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice Degree
- Computer literacy in MS Word and MS Excel
Required minimum work experience
- At least 1-2 years’ Research experience
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
- Clinical trials experience
- Good Clinical Practice
- Excellent clinical skills
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
- Attention to detail, Motivated, Organised, Friendly, Professional
TO APPLY
- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
- The closing date for all applications is 31 August 2020.
- 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.
- In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position
Background
Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited (“WHC“) is a wholly owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences. WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives. In addition WHC offers a range of products and services to the Academics conducting these activities in order to assist with the management thereof.
The Respiratory & Meningeal Pathogens Research Unit (RMPRU) was established in 1997, with an original research mandate to investigate pneumococcal diseases at the molecular, epidemiological, clinical and pharmacological levels.
Over time, the Unit has evolved to include investigating the clinical and molecular epidemiology of other bacteria and respiratory viruses that are associated with pneumonia and meningitis. Also, the Unit has established itself to be a premier clinical trial facility for vaccine and training platforms for post-graduate students.
Main purpose of the job
- To assist with participant recruitment, collection of samples and provide nursing care to patients enrolled in clinical trials.
Location
- RMPRU – Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Soweto
Key performance areas
- Screen patient files and identify potential patients for clinical trials.
- Enroll participants by educating them about the study and obtain informed consent according to SOPs.
- Complete relevant study documentation / questionnaires and checklists.
- Draw the necessary Cord Bloods, Maternal Bloods and Vaginal swabs from patients and send samples or specimens to laboratory in accordance with study SOP’s.
- Prepare sample packs (Maternal packs, vaginal swabs, blood sample holders etc.) on a daily basis and ensure that the correct packs are used to collect the specimens.
- Collect required data from participant medical records
- Record and maintain recruitment plans, including screening and enrolment logs on a daily basis Complete and file all relevant documentation (CRF’s, source documents etc.) in patient files.
- Report on stats of participants recruited on a daily basis in the study handover book. Attend to data queries and resolve them accordingly
Required minimum education and training
- Certificate in Enrolled Nursing
Professional body registration
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council
Required minimum work experience
- 1 Year Pediatric Nursing or midwifery experience preferred
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
- Computer literacy, including use of Microsoft (MS) Word and MS Excel beneficial Attention to detail, enthusiastic, hard-working.
- Good interpersonal, organizational skills and ability to work independently is essential
- Fluency in at least one local language other than English is essential
Demands of the job
- Shiftwork is required, alternating between dayshift and nightshift on a bi–weekly basis.
- Work will mainly take place within the maternity wards of the hospital.
- Preference will be given to female candidates due to the inherent requirements of the job.
TO APPLY
- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
- The closing date for all applications is 31 August 2020.
- 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.
- In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position
Background
Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited (“WHC“) is a wholly owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences. WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives. In addition WHC offers a range of products and services to the Academics conducting these activities in order to assist with the management thereof.
The Respiratory & Meningeal Pathogens Research Unit (RMPRU) was established in 1997, with an original research mandate to investigate pneumococcal diseases at the molecular, epidemiological, clinical and pharmacological levels.
Over time, the Unit has evolved to include investigating the clinical and molecular epidemiology of other bacteria and respiratory viruses that are associated with pneumonia and meningitis. Also, the Unit has established itself to be a premier clinical trial facility for vaccine and training platforms for post-graduate students.
Main purpose of the job
Carry out research as per the grant funded objectives in accordance to GCLP guidelines.
Location
RMPRU, Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Soweto
Key performance areas
- Setting up, running, analysing, troubleshooting, documenting and reporting on assays run, as defined protocol.
- Undertaking, documenting and reporting on the various quality control/quality assurance procedures required.
- Adherence to the principles of good clinical and laboratory practice (GCLP) and ensuring laboratory cleanliness and safety.
- Receiving, processing and preparing aliquots of samples received, according to the various Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and/or trial protocols.
- Storing the samples as per SOP/protocol with the entry of sample information into the various information systems.
- Accurate completion and capture of information from the sample requisition forms received.
- Continuous freezer and database checks to ensure the accuracy of sample locations.
- Routine monitoring and maintenance of the equipment used as required (and documented) as per GCLP.
- Preparation and testing of media and reagents to ensure their specification according to the various SOPs.
- Stocktaking of consumables/reagents used and the ordering of items in good time.
- Appropriate management, storage and disposal of bio-hazardous waste and toxic materials.
- Preparation and shipment of clinical material as per sponsor requirements.
Required minimum education and training
- MSc in Microbiology or related discipline
Required minimum work experience
- 2 years previous laboratory experience and knowledge of GCLP would be an advantage
Additional education, work experience and personal abilities
- Real-time PCR
- Culture methods
- Comfortable working with potentially infectious material
- Good verbal and written communication skills as well as high levels of computer literacy
- A valid driver’s license is essential
- High level problem solving ability needed
- Exceptional self-management, conscientious work ethic as well as above average attention to detail needed
- Motivated, organized, systematic and professional
- Should be able to work under pressure with efficient multi-tasking
- Must be willing to work after hours when needed
TO APPLY
- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
- The closing date for all applications is 30 August 2020.
- 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.
- In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position
Requirements
- Postgraduate degree or MBA.
- BEE positions.
- Extensive retail management exposure on an executive level in either a CEO, Director, MD, GM or similar level capacity.
- Extensive strategic management exposure in terms of business development and organisational growth.
- Must have proven track record of being instrumental in growing a large retail business or business unit as a leader.
- Strong business acumen, financial, commercial and business development skills.
- Understanding of worldwide retail trends, merchandising and procurement practices.
- Exceptional leadership skills and ability to lead executive teams in listed, multinational environments.
- Energetic, dynamic and a passion for people, retail and business
- Positioning of a large business in today’s volatile market and ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances is crucial to these positions
TO APPLY:
- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
- Please note AJ Personnel is responsible for the recruitment process.
- Our client may expire jobs at their own discretion.
- AJ PERSONNEL will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
- In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
- If you have not received a response within two (2) weeks from applying, your application was most likely unsuccessful
Background
Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited (“WHC“) is a wholly owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences. WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives. In addition WHC offers a range of products and services to the Academics conducting these activities in order to assist with the management thereof.
The Respiratory & Meningeal Pathogens Research Unit (RMPRU) was established in 1997, with an original research mandate to investigate pneumococcal diseases at the molecular, epidemiological, clinical and pharmacological levels.
Over time, the Unit has evolved to include investigating the clinical and molecular epidemiology of other bacteria and respiratory viruses that are associated with pneumonia and meningitis. Also, the Unit has established itself to be a premier clinical trial facility for vaccine and training platforms for post-graduate students.
Main purpose of the job
- To assist with participant recruitment, collection of samples and provide nursing care to patients enrolled in clinical trials.
Location
- RMPRU – Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Soweto
Key performance areas
- Screen patient files and identify potential patients for clinical trials.
- Enroll participants by educating them about the study and obtain informed consent according to SOPs.
- Complete relevant study documentation / questionnaires and checklists.
- Draw the necessary Cord Bloods, Maternal Bloods and Vaginal swabs from patients and send samples or specimens to laboratory in accordance with study SOP’s.
- Prepare sample packs (Maternal packs, vaginal swabs, blood sample holders etc.) on a daily basis and ensure that the correct packs are used to collect the specimens.
- Collect required data from participant medical records
- Record and maintain recruitment plans, including screening and enrolment logs on a daily basis Complete and file all relevant documentation (CRF’s, source documents etc.) in patient files.
- Report on stats of participants recruited on a daily basis in the study handover book. Attend to data queries and resolve them accordingly
Required minimum education and training
- Certificate in Enrolled Nursing
Professional body registration
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council
Required minimum work experience
- 1 Year Pediatric Nursing or midwifery experience preferred
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
- Computer literacy, including use of Microsoft (MS) Word and MS Excel beneficial Attention to detail, enthusiastic, hard-working.
- Good interpersonal, organizational skills and ability to work independently is essential
- Fluency in at least one local language other than English is essential
Demands of the job
- Shiftwork is required, alternating between dayshift and nightshift on a bi–weekly basis.
- Work will mainly take place within the maternity wards of the hospital.
- Preference will be given to female candidates due to the inherent requirements of the job.
TO APPLY
- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
- The closing date for all applications is 31 August 2020.
- 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.
- In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position
