Medical Officer (Locum) – Clinical Research

About the role

The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is seeking a qualified Medical Officer on a locum/temporary basis to support the implementation of HIV, STI and reproductive health research studies in Tshwane (Soshanguve). The role combines clinical oversight, mentorship and active participation in research activities.

Key responsibilities

• Provide oversight and support to site‑based nurses, ensuring clinical care follows study protocols and guidelines.
• Conduct study procedures in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and institute SOPs.
• Develop training materials and train research teams on protocol implementation.
• Mentor nurses and clinical staff, and offer telephonic support for complex patient cases.
• Report adverse events, protocol deviations and follow‑up patients according to study requirements.
• Resolve protocol queries, perform data quality checks and conduct spot‑checks of clinical source documents.
• Engage with sponsors, donors, monitors and other external stakeholders as needed.
• Contribute to the development and updating of SOPs, study protocols, data collection tools and grant applications.
• Assist with clinical duties in research projects and participate in organisational research meetings.

Required profile

• Qualified medical doctor (Medical Officer) with experience in clinical research.
• Familiarity with GCP regulations and clinical trial conduct.
• Ability to mentor and train nursing and clinical staff.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail for data quality and adverse event reporting.
• Excellent communication skills for interaction with sponsors, monitors and multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills

• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) compliance
• Clinical trial protocol implementation
• SOP development and quality assurance
• Grant and ethics application writing
• Adverse event reporting and patient management

What we offer

• Monthly remuneration
• Opportunity to work at a leading African research institute addressing HIV, STI and reproductive health challenges
• Professional development through mentorship and research activities