Wits Health Consortium Senior Medical Officer position offers an opportunity for experienced medical professionals to play a key role in delivering high-quality clinical services and supporting impactful health research programmes. This role involves clinical oversight, patient care, and collaboration with multidisciplinary research teams, making it ideal for qualified candidates seeking to advance their careers in public health and medical research. Applications close on 25 February 2026.
Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of the Witwatersrand.
The organization will only respond to shortlisted candidates. Applicants who are not contacted within two weeks after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Position Details
Job Title: Senior Medical Officer
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: PHRU – Tshepong Hospital
Advert Reference Number: MP – 033 – Senior Medical Officer
Closing Date: 25 February 2026
Main Purpose of the Job
To provide comprehensive medical care and clinical support to patients enrolled in treatment and prevention programs at PHRU, and to participants enrolled in clinical trials conducted at the unit.
The role includes clinical trial oversight, patient management, and research participation in alignment with institutional and regulatory standards.
Key Performance Areas
- Provision of clinical care to patients and research participants
- Accurate and comprehensive medical record keeping
- Management of patient and participant flow within the clinic
- Oversight or management of clinical trials as designated by the Principal Investigator
- Participation in all phases of the research process
- Resolution of queries from Data Management teams and Internal or External Monitors within required timelines
- Review of laboratory and clinical results for all participants
- Quality checks of source documents during participant visits to ensure completeness and compliance
Minimum Education and Training
- Matric
- Medical Degree (MBChB)
- Qualification as a Medical Doctor
Professional Registration
- Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner in Independent Practice
- Registered with the Medical Protection Society (MPS)
Minimum Work Experience
- 3 to 5 years’ experience in Clinical Trials
- 3 to 5 years’ managerial experience
Additional Requirements and Competencies
- Experience in HIV and TB treatment and care
- Experience as a sub-investigator in clinical trials
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification
- Strong clinical skills and attention to detail
- Empathy and understanding of people living with HIV/AIDS and key populations
- Computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Word and Excel
- Ability to exercise discretion and independent decision-making
- Ability to work under pressure across multiple projects and teams
- Research experience or willingness to develop research capacity
Employment Equity
In line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should send their application via email to [email protected].
The subject line must read: MP – 033 – Senior Medical Officer and include the job title of the position applied for.
Applications must include:
- A cover letter (maximum one page) clearly stating the vacancy applied for
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae
Ensure all required documents are submitted before the closing date.
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