Medical Officer (Doctor 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Wits PHRU)

Soweto - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 participants in HIV Prevention (and similar) clinical trials at the PHRU

Location:

PHRU Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital Soweto

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 conduct as delegated by the principal investigator

Required minimum education and training:

Medical Degree - MBCHB or MBBCH

Professional Body Registration:

HPCSA registration

Required minimum work experience:

At least two-years experience in a clinical environment (can be inclusive of internship/community service time)
Must be able to start work immediately (preferably)

Desirable additional education work experience and personal abilities:

Must be registered with MPS
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subjects Protection (or equivalent) Certification
Research experienced with experience in HIV Prevention trials HIV treatment and General patient care
Empathy and understanding
Excellent clinical skills
Computer literacy using Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

TO APPLY:

Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above you may submit a detailed updated CV
Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions
This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL
However you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market
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: 13 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

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Background:The Perinatal HIV Research Unit (Wits PHRU) was established in 1996The Perinatal HIV Research Unit has been involved in research training policy formation and advocacy in issues concerning HIV-positive women and their childrenIn recent years the work of the unit has expanded beyond the or...

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 participants in HIV Prevention (and similar) clinical trials at the PHRU

Location:

PHRU Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital Soweto

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 conduct as delegated by the principal investigator

Required minimum education and training:

Medical Degree - MBCHB or MBBCH

Professional Body Registration:

HPCSA registration

Required minimum work experience:

At least two-years experience in a clinical environment (can be inclusive of internship/community service time)
Must be able to start work immediately (preferably)

Desirable additional education work experience and personal abilities:

Must be registered with MPS
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subjects Protection (or equivalent) Certification
Research experienced with experience in HIV Prevention trials HIV treatment and General patient care
Empathy and understanding
Excellent clinical skills
Computer literacy using Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

TO APPLY:

Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above you may submit a detailed updated CV
Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions
This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL
However you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market
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: 13 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

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

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