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Overall Purpose of the Position:

To fulfil the role of sub-investigator or principal investigator in the conduct of clinical trials, to evaluate the safety and efficacy of novel treatments or diagnostic options while adhering to strict ethical and scientific standards.

Key Performance Areas (KPAs) & Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Providing clinical care and support to clinical trial participants
• Performing clinical trial and protocol-specific procedures
• Working within and providing guidance and support to a multidisciplinary team, including laboratory, pharmacy, administrative and clinical staff
• Providing input and support to the management and coordination of clinical trials and related projects
• Ensuring that ethical and regulatory requirements related to clinical trial conduct are adhered to, in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements.
• Creating and/or providing input to trial recruitment plans to enable clinical trial timelines are met
• Monitoring participant safety and reporting adverse events according to protocol and regulatory requirements

Ideal Requirements

• MBCHB degree or equivalent
• Current HPCSA registration as independent medical practitioner
• Passion for, and preferably experience in a clinical research environment
• Good Clinical Practice certificate (Preferable)
• Candidates with at least 2 years of experience in clinical research will be given preference
• MPS or alternate professional indemnity (Certificate of insurance)
• BLS and ACLS (Preferable)
• Oncology experience (Preferable)
• Willingness to work flexible hours, overtime and weekends.
• Flexibility to travel and work at the various TASK sites within Cape Town as and when required on a regular basis

Key Personal Inherent Characteristics

• Confidentiality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• High attention to detail
• Excellent follow up skills
• Professionalism
• Accountability
• Efficient and effective under pressure

Details:

Area: Bellville, Cape Town

Contract Type: Permanent

Applications Close: 15 October (15:00)

If you have not received a response within one month, your application was most likely unsuccessful.

TASK reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement and not fill the above-mentioned vacancy at any stage during the recruitment process.

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Application Question(s):

• Do you have a MBCHB degree or equivalent?
• Are you currently registered with HPCSA as independent medical practitioner?
• Do you currently have indemnity insurance?
• What are your gross salary expectations (before deductions)?
• What is your notice period?

Work Location: In person