Job opportunities at the MRC

Clinician (2 posts)

HIV Prevention Research Unit
Durban
One year contract

A dedicated, suitably qualified and experienced clinician is required to work with the Principal Investigator and Project Leader in managing the clinical aspects of HIV prevention and treatment of the aforementioned trials

Job requirements:

• Clinical oversight  of the safety of study participants  including documentation
•  Determination of clinical eligibility
• Review and action laboratory results
• Management of abnormal and laboratory findings
• Safety reporting
• Treatment, referral and following up of adverse events.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• MBChB with minimum 1 year post community service experience
• Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
• Knowledgeable in the treatment, care and management of STI’s
• Clinical trial or research experience would be an advantage
• Experience in obstetrics and gynaecology would be an added benefit
• Experience in ARV treatment is an advantage.
• Preferably trained in Good Clinical Practice.
• Computer Literate

A salary in the region of R529 460 per annum, cost-to-company will be negotiated in compliance with experience/qualifications.

In accordance with the MRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason we require Race, Gender and Disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.

Closing date: 28 December 2012

PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER R555 IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR E-MAIL, CV AND ALL OTHER COMMUNICATIONS. IF IT DOES NOT APPEAR IN THE SUBJECT LINE, THEN YOUR APPLICATION/CV WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. CERTIFIED COPIES OF YOUR ID AND HIGHEST FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATION. SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS, IT WILL ALSO UNFORTUNATELY NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Should no feedback be received within 30 days of the closing date,
kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

The MRC retains the right not to make an appointment.