Research Clinician/ Competent Research Clinician

The SAMRC’s HIV and other Infectious Diseases Research Unit (HIDRU) is a large, dynamic research unit conducting HIV-related clinical trials in six clinical research sites in Durban. The Unit contributes towards finding an HIV vaccine and optimizing pre-exposure prophylaxis to prevent HIV infection amongst men, women, mothers and children. Studies on HIV treatment and Tuberculosis are also conducted.

The Unit is committed to building the next generation of clinician scientists through a dedicated career progression pathway for clinicians. The post holder will assist with and form an integral part of the SAMRC’s transformation agenda. The Unit seeks to appoint dedicated, industrious, persevering, passionate, committed and motivated clinicians, with relevant clinical experience in infectious diseases (HIV, Tuberculosis, Sexually Transmitted Infections, COVID-19 etc), medical emergencies, and primary healthcare, who are interested in pursuing a career in clinical research. The incumbent will work with existing Principal Investigators, Clinical Site Research Leaders and Clinicians to manage the clinical aspects of phase I-IV research trials and could work towards building a research career. Training opportunities include support for pursuing higher degrees such as master’s or PhD. The Unit also strives to appoint clinicians in line with the Unit’s transformation goals.

Responsibilities Clinical and safety management:

• Perform clinical activities related to the trial including clinical assessments, specimen collection, laboratory results review, oversight of the safety of study participants, determination of clinical eligibility, and administration of study product
• Conduct clinical interviews and administer study questionnaires
• Follow up, assess and manage Adverse Events (AEs), Expedited Adverse Events (EAEs), and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs)
• Undertake after hours and weekend work as required
• Rotate across clinical research sites and provide back-up where and when required.

Clinical document management

• Complete all required study-related documentation according to the study protocol, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements.
• Document and report AEs, EAEs, and SAEs,

Quality / File Management

• Conduct regular quality control checks to ensure accuracy of clinical data collection and good quality data
• Write reports as required

Capacity development

• Train new clinicians and nurses and capacitate the research team at site level and within the Unit

Research outputs

• Contribute to unit documents and publications
• Assist with the conceptualization of new research ideas
• Work towards leading new research projects within the unit

Durati on of Contract: 2 Years

Remuneration: The salary will be negotiated in line with qualifications and relevant work experience.

• MBChB degree with Internship and Community Service completed
• HPCSA Registration
• MPS or equivalent Subscription (can be joined if successful)
• Knowledgeable in the treatment and management of common ailments and sexual transmitted infections (STI)
• Computer Literate
• Must be willing to work across multiple sites based on project needs
• Own reliable transport
• Valid driver’s license

Advantageous

• Clinical research and GCP training
• Clinical trial experience
• Experience working in HIV or infectious diseases
• Experience supporting Principal Investigators in study implementation
• Experience contributing to protocol developments and grant applications

Closing Date: 28 August 2026 #NM