Requirements :
- MBChB degree with research experience
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
- Good management skills
- Computing skills appropriate for medical research
- Verbal, written and reading fluency in English
- Excellent Organisational and logistical skills
- Ability to work independently, as well as within a dynamic team
The following will be advantageous :
Previous research or clinical research experienceKnowledge about TB and respiratory infectionsAvailability to travel locally and internationally for site initiation and monitoring visitsFluency in Afrikaans and / or isiXhosaGood Clinical Practice CertificateThe successful candidate will have the following major responsibilities :
Recruitment and follow up of study participants in accordance with Good Clinical PracticeClinical evaluation of patients and patient safety management (reviewing adverse events and serious adverse events)Phlebotomy and transport of blood specimens to the laboratory from the clinical site may be occasionally required.Maintenance, cross-checking (QC) and entry of accurate data at clinical siteLiaise closely and maintain effective communication with the project coordinator and the Principal Investigator.Keeping an up-to-date register of all studies detailing timelines for reporting to Funder, ethics renewals and recruitment status.Submitting research studies for regulatory approvalsManagement, supervision, and teaching of clinical research staff as required by the projectThere will be an opportunity to be involved in publications and a special program can be tailored for those wishing to pursue a masters or PhD (only if appropriate and this is not a job requirement)Additional Information :
This position will be based between the Old Main Building, Groote Schuur Hospital, and the University of Cape Town Lung Institute, in Mowbray Cape Town12 months Fixed Term ContractWorking Hours : 40 hours per week, Monday to FridayClosing Date : 15 October 2025
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY STATEMENT
The University of Cape Town Lung Institute is committed to equity in our employment practices and reserves the right not to appoint.
The selection process will be guided by the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the University of Cape Town Lung Institute (Pty) Ltd.
POPIA STATEMENT
Please note that when applying for any position, reference checks will be completed, and personal information defined in the protection of personal information Act 4 of 2013 will be processed. In applying for this position, applicants will be deemed to have consented to such processing as defined in the policy statement.
Please Note : This Position is not on UCT Conditions of Service.