20 Medical Doctor jobs in South Africa

• To recruit, screen and provide clinical management to participants in clinical trials according to study protocols

• Wits RHI -7 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Research Centre. On the 3rd,4th, and 5th Floor

• Clinical assessment, treatment and/or referral of participants who participate in the study
• Participate in routine assessment of participants in accordance with the protocols
• Initiate, maintain and strengthen referral systems via direct interaction and assist in the establishment of Memorandums of understanding (MOUs) as required by the study protocol/s
• Conduct regular liaison with the laboratory regarding the interpretation of diagnostic test results. It is the responsibility of the clinician to ensure that an appropriate management plan is followed as a result of receiving diagnostic test results
• Management of Hepatitis B vaccinations of Research Centre Staff and maintain accurate records
• Screen and enrol eligible patients in accordance with study protocol and ethical guidelines
• Demonstrate cultural competence and the ability to work respectfully and effectively with LGBTQIA+ and Gender-diverse populations
• Review patient vitals and other study-related results
• Treat opportunistic infections diagnosed
• Prescribe the appropriate treatment
• Report any adverse events and follow-up on patients
• Conduct regular emergency trolley inventory, order/replace expired consumables
• Provide regular clinical support to the clinic staff to ensure that clinical management of participants is of a high quality and complies with HPCSA and WITS RHI standards
• Data collection and storage of data according to GCP and study SOPs
• Recruitment and retention according to set accrual targets as required by the sponsors
• Development and ongoing revision of standard operating procedures compliant with sponsor and unit guidelines
• Identify research questions in specialist area
• Write grant proposals, protocols and ethics applications to fund and perform research studies
• Implement research studies in conjunction with the research teams
• Attend, present and participate in organisational research and academic meetings
• Produce monthly progress reports which document clinical outcomes of study participants
• Complete source notes and patient logs
• Capture patient data on the Case Report Forms (CRF)
• Attend meetings as required
• Engage and meet with Sponsors and Monitors as required
• Attend to all staffing requirements and administration
• Supervise and manage the duties of subordinates to ensure optimal staff utilisation and maintenance of sound labour relations
• Perform and facilitate performance development and assessments
• Identify substandard performance by team members and take necessary corrective action
• Coach and train subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organisation
• Promote harmony, teamwork and sharing of information
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
• Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as workshops, forums, conferences etc.
• Participate and give input in ad hoc projects and initiatives
• Comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Protocol requirements and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Verify accuracy of data in source documentation and accuracy of transcription from source data Case Report Forms (CRF) as needed
• Use Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems in real-time capture collected data
• Ensure errors on source documents e.g. CRFs are corrected, initialled and dated
• Ensure completion of corrective action of internal and external QC reports and monitoring reviews
• Assist with staff training (and retraining) where error trends are identified
• Proactively resolve protocol queries and missing data with the Research Team

• MBBCh Degree or Equivalent

• Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

• Minimum 3 years of experience of which 1 year should be in a research environment

• Experience working in a donor funded organization
• Post graduate qualification in Public Health / HIV management or in the process of obtaining qualification
• Experience in Reproductive Health
• Experience in writing donor proposals, protocols and scientific journals
• Certification in HIV Management and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Well organized, ordered, systematic and analytical
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Assertive, confident and adaptable
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Display a concern for patients and willingness to respond to patients needs and requirements
• Able to priorities own workload, take initiative (proactive) and work to tight deadlines
• Self-motivated with a high regard for work ethic, values and integrity

• National and international travel and overtime may be required from time to time required to be contactable at all times, when at work
• Working in under-resourced and/or unpleasant circumstances
• May be required to conduct clinical trial rounds to visit patients if admitted to hospital
• Work with participants from all walks of life, all ages including those who are HIV positive, ill and emotional because of the HIV disease
• Confidentiality, tact and discretion must be always maintained

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV
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• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful
• Closing date: 24 July 2025
• Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date

• WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto
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Medical Researcher Deputy Director (Specialist Medical Doctor)

Business Unit : Medical Research Department

Geographic Location

Parktown, Johannesburg

Number of Immediate Subordinates / Direct Reports x 1

Main Purpose of Job

To lead the design, execution, and oversight of all clinical research and development programs within the company. The Medical Research Deputy Director will apply medical and scientific expertise to drive innovation, oversee clinical trial design and execution, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the development of safe and effective pharmaceutical products aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives.

To oversee the Medical Affairs in the company.

Key Performance Areas (Core, essential responsibilities –outputs of the position)

Area

Description

Clinical Trial Leadership

• Lead the design and execution of Phase I–IV clinical trials, ensuring scientific and ethical integrity.
• Review and approve study protocols, investigator brochures, and clinical development plans.

Medical Oversight

• Provide clinical guidance on drug development projects.
• Serve as the medical expert in cross-functional project teams.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure adherence to GCP (Good Clinical Practice), ICH guidelines, SAHPRA regulations.
• Support the preparation of clinical sections of regulatory submissions and responses to authorities.

Scientific Innovation

• Guide research strategy and medical innovation aligned with therapeutic focus areas.
• Evaluate opportunities for new molecules, reformulations, indications.
• Collaborate with the team of researchers, medical writers, and clinical operations staff.
• Foster a high-performance and learning-oriented environment.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), investigators, and academic institutions.
• Represent the company at scientific conferences and advisory boards.

Data Review & - Analyze and interpret clinical data for decision-making,

Interpretation publications and presentations

• Ensure data integrity, safety reporting, and ethical standards.

Cross-Functional - Work closely with Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Medical

Integration - Affairs, and Marketing to align research with commercial and regulatory

goals

EDUCATION

• MBChB / Medical Doctor with Specialty Qualifications

EXPERIENCE .

• Experience in clinical research and execution of clinical trails
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry will be an added

advantage

• Prior experience of using AI in research highly advantageous

SKILLS / PHYSICAL COMPETENCIES

• Strategic thinking and high attention to detail.
• Leadership, collaboration, and cross-functional communication.
• High ethical standards and commitment to patient safety.

General working conditions (e.g. shift work, drivers’ license, specific tools, special clothing, environmental requirements, etc.)

• Office based most with business travel where and when required.
• Flexibility to work outside of regular office hours, as needed, to accommodate business
• requirements.
• Own driver’s license and transport.

Medical Medical • Johannesburg, South Africa

Job Title

Medical Researcher Deputy Director (Specialist Medical Doctor)

Business Unit: Medical Research Department

Geographic Location

Parktown, Johannesburg

Number of Immediate Subordinates/ Direct Reports x 1

Main Purpose of Job

To lead the design, execution, and oversight of all clinical research and development programs within the company. The Medical Research Deputy Director will apply medical and scientific expertise to drive innovation, oversee clinical trial design and execution, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the development of safe and effective pharmaceutical products aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives.

To oversee the Medical Affairs in the company.

Key Performance Areas (Core, essential responsibilities –outputs of the position)

Area

Description

Clinical Trial Leadership

- Lead the design and execution of Phase I–IV clinical trials, ensuring scientific and ethical integrity.

- Review and approve study protocols, investigator brochures, and clinical development plans.

Medical Oversight

- Provide clinical guidance on drug development projects.
- Serve as the medical expert in cross-functional project teams.

Regulatory Compliance

- Ensure adherence to GCP (Good Clinical Practice), ICH guidelines, SAHPRA regulations.
- Support the preparation of clinical sections of regulatory submissions and responses to authorities.

Scientific Innovation

- Guide research strategy and medical innovation aligned with therapeutic focus areas.
- Evaluate opportunities for new molecules, reformulations, indications.

Team Collaboration

- Collaborate with the team of researchers, medical writers, and clinical operations staff.
- Foster a high-performance and learning-oriented environment.

Stakeholder Engagement

- Liaise with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), investigators, and academic institutions.
- Represent the company at scientific conferences and advisory boards.

Data Review & - Analyze and interpret clinical data for decision-making,

Interpretation publications and presentations

- Ensure data integrity, safety reporting, and ethical standards.

Cross-Functional - Work closely with Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Medical

Integration - Affairs, and Marketing to align research with commercial and regulatory

goals

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION

- MBChB/ Medical Doctor with Specialty Qualifications

EXPERIENCE .

- Experience in clinical research and execution of clinical trails

- Experience in the pharmaceutical industry will be an added
advantage
- Prior experience of using AI in research highly advantageous

SKILLS/PHYSICAL COMPETENCIES

- Strategic thinking and high attention to detail.
- Leadership, collaboration, and cross-functional communication.
- High ethical standards and commitment to patient safety.

General working conditions (e.g. shift work, drivers’ license, specific tools, special clothing, environmental requirements, etc.)

- Office based most with business travel where and when required.

- Flexibility to work outside of regular office hours, as needed, to accommodate business

- requirements.

- Own driver’s license and transport.

We are looking for Medical Officers within the Overberg Region to do medical male circumcision

SD Health is sourcing Doctors/ General practitioner to locum in Government facility to perform medical male circumcision

Medical officers will be working with children as well as adult.

Requirements:

1. Updated HPCSA
2. Updated PALS, BLS and ACLS
3. Trained or have experience in MMC
4. Degree

We pay excellent rates on a weekly basis.

Starting date is ASAP

If you fit the above requirements please forward your updates CV to or contact me on

Staffing Direct

A vacancy exists for a Clinical Practice Pharmacist based at Life Eugene Marais Hospital reporting to the Pharmacy Manager . The successful candidate will be responsible for leading, managing, coordinating, monitoring and driving improvement in the clinical pharmacy services within the hospital as an integral part of the healthcare team, with the objective of promoting the safe, effective and sustainability use of medication in the hospital.

Function Nursing Facility Life Eugene Marais Position Clinical Practice Pharmacist Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Clinical Practice Pharmacist based at Life Eugene Marais Hospital reporting to the Pharmacy Manager . The successful candidate will be responsible for leading, managing, coordinating, monitoring and driving improvement in the clinical pharmacy services within the hospital as an integral part of the healthcare team, with the objective of promoting the safe, effective and sustainability use of medication in the hospital.

Effective clinical pharmacy services

• Ensure the provision of customer focused, professional clinical pharmacy services
• Drive implementation of available management information and tools to achieve strategic objectives and targets for clinical pharmacy in the hospital to improve patient outcomes
• Provide workplace-based support and mentoring to pharmacists to develop skills, capacity and professional competency within the pharmacy
• Ensure effective medication reconciliation is performed and implement enhanced therapeutic drug monitoring
• Provide appropriate clinical pharmacy input and support for cost of care management initiatives and projects
• Provide input into clinical pharmacy tools and guidelines aligned to the national clinical pharmacy priorities

Professional collaboration

• Enhance cooperative and influential working relationships with doctors, microbiologists and other key functional stakeholders
• Provide drug information and evidence-based guidance and training to other health professionals as required
• Collaborating with Nursing, Infection Prevention and the Regional Clinical Manager and to achieve key outputs

Advanced antimicrobial stewardship

• Elevate the hospital’s performance on antimicrobial stewardship as a key focus area
• Monitor microorganisms cultured at unit level, and compile and implement ward specific antibiograms
• Collect and analyse AMS data to identify sustainably inappropriate utilisation of antimicrobials
• Drive interventions to optimise drug utilisation and stewardship, and improve safety and outcomes

Systems, communication and reporting

• Utilise new AMS and medication surveillance software system to optimise effective stewardship and clinical practice
• Preparation for and active participation in internal stakeholder meetings including presentation of progress and gaps

Patient medication safety

• Elevate performance on medication safety management and medication adverse event interventions
• Role in development and implementation of drug administration protocols to proactively manage risk

External stakeholder relationships and industry visibility and profile

• Contribute to research and participate in industry conferences, relevant societies and external stakeholder meetings

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate;
• B. Pharm, plus a relevant post-graduate certificate/degree in ward pharmacy/clinical skills and/or studying towards a certificate/master’s degree in clinical pharmacy or committed to completing a post-graduate certificate in clinical pharmacy within the next 12 months.
• Relevant clinical knowledge and experience in a hospital environment.
• Current registration with the South African Pharmacy Council.
• Computer proficiency.

• Critical and strategic thinking
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience, drive & energy
• Engaging diversity & managing change
• Excellent verbal & written communication and presentation skills
• Influencing skills
• Performance excellence & orientation
• Ethical behavior
• Building relationships & networking
• Customer responsiveness
• Business insight & organisational awareness
• Strong leadership qualities
• Ability to motivate & develop people
• Time management skills
• Punctual
• Passion for clinical pharmacy

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager.External candidates will also be considered.

Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

Clinical Practice Pharmacist

Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Clinical Practice Pharmacist , reporting to Andrea Ferreira , Pharmacy Manager . The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a patient centered clinical pharmacy service within the hospital as an integral part of the healthcare team, ensuring that objectives and standards are met to promote safety, efficacy and sustainability in medication use in the hospital.

Critical Outputs

• Provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical care service evaluating all aspects of patient care to drive evidence-based pharmacotherapy, with the ultimate goal of improving patient care and outcomes;
• Implement all components of the LHC antimicrobial stewardship programme;
• Compile and update antibiograms, and monitor microorganisms cultured at unit level. Discuss trends with local microbiologists and build effective working relationships.
• Drive improvements in hospital programme metrics;
• Drive the delivery of key performance indicators in clinical pharmacy processes and practice to improve patient safety and outcomes;
• Drive improvements in clinical pharmacy metrics and enhance clinical pharmacy service delivery;
• Utilize surveillance system optimally to support effective prioritization and work practices in wards;
• Preparation for and active participation in internal stakeholder meetings, including presentation of progress and gaps;
• Provide appropriate clinical pharmacy support for cost of care initiatives and projects and drive appropriate implementation;
• Enhance cooperative and influential working relationships with doctors and other functional stakeholders;
• Provide drug information and evidence-based guidance and training for other healthcare professionals;
• Elevate the performance on medication safety management and medication error interventions at ward level;
• Implement customer satisfaction and quality initiatives as identified.
• Comply with all legal, professional and procedural requirements pertaining to the dispensing of prescriptions;
• Participate in the implementation of and compliance to LHC Quality Management Systems;
• Participation in industry conferences, relevant societies and external stakeholder meetings.
• Drive the appropriate utilization of cost-effective medication and formulary medication in the hospital.

Requirements

• B Pharm and relevant post-graduate certificate/degree in ward pharmacy/clinical skills, studying towards a certificate/master’s degree in clinical pharmacy, or committed to complete a post-graduate certificate in clinical pharmacy within the next 12 months.
• Keen interest in following a clinical pharmacy career path
• Relevant clinical knowledge and experience in the critical outputs in a hospital environment.
• Current registration with South African Pharmacy Council as a pharmacist.
• Understanding of pharmacy and related healthcare industry, legislation, regulation and challenges.
• Computer proficiency (MS office).

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Attention to detail
• Resilience
• Motivating and developing people
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication skills
• Influencing skills
• Innovative thinking
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organizational awareness
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behavior
• Action orientation