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SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (SAMRC)
 


RESEARCH CLINICIAN/ COMPETENT RESEARCH CLINICIAN
Durban
Job Reference Number: R887A
Department: HIV and other Infectious Diseases Research Unit
Business Unit:
Industry: Research
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related
 
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 conduct
 
Job Description
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,  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  Leaders, Research Managers and Clinicians to manage the clinical aspects of HIV prevention 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
 
Duration of Contract:
2 Years
Remuneration:
The salary will be negotiated in line with qualifications and relevant work experience.
 
Job Requirements
  • 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
 
Closing Date: 19 November 2025
 
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​SPECIALIST SYSTEMS ANALYST
Cape Town
Job Reference Number: R832C
Department: Strategy and Performance Management Office
Business Unit:
Industry: Research
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related
The South African Medical Research Council’s Strategy, Project Management and Business Analysis Office (SProMBA) seeks to appoint a suitably qualified Specialist Systems Analyst with proven experience in business systems development and support.
 
Job Description
The South African Medical Research Council’s Strategy, Project Management and Business Analysis Office (SProMBA) requires a suitably qualified Specialist Systems Analyst with experience business systems development and support. The duties of the advertised position include conducting systems requirements analysis, identifying system-based solutions, writing functional specifications, system configuration, testing development and participating in projects in a professional, efficient, and service-orientated manner. The position requires a hands-on approach to systems implementation and second line production support and training.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Eliciting user requirements, analysis, design, development, testing, documentation and delivery of new or revised functionality in accordance with the SDLC.
  • Participation in projects (module implementation, new upgrade releases and rollout).
  • Providing support and analysis of system support calls/requests and issue management.
  • Refinement of business systems solutions.
  • Training users how to use software effectively in their operations.
  • Engagement with stakeholders on systems, processes and business requirements
  • Support project deliverables and milestones for multiple projects
 
Duration of the Contract 5 years
Remuneration R 826 446.00 per annum (cost to company)
 
Job Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree / BTech (NQF level 7) in Information Systems/ Computer Science, or related field.
  • Four years relevant experience in a system development and support environment.
  • Participation in the design, development and implementation of systems.
  • Hands-on configuration experience of package or ERP systems. 
 
Advantageous:
  • Honours Degree (NQF level 8) in Information Systems or Computer Science.
  • Experience in the public sector and/or research administration processes.
  • Configuration skills and experience in Converis, Pentaho, or Web Development.
  • Hands-on SQL and/or XML experience
  • Familiarity with command line in Linux
  • A sound knowledge of data migration/integration methods and tools
  • Prior experience on a portal or web-based system implementation
  • Understanding of object-oriented databases.
 
Closing Date 17 November 2025
 
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