Location: Johannesburg & Soweto, Gauteng
Closing Dates: 09–10 April 2025 (per individual post below)
Type: Fixed-Term Contract (Various Durations)

Wits Health Consortium (WHC), a wholly owned entity of the University of the Witwatersrand, together with the Perinatal HIV Research Unit (PHRU), is inviting suitably qualified professionals to apply for several exciting fixed-term positions in clinical, public health, and research roles. These opportunities form part of nationally significant health and science research initiatives, aimed at improving outcomes for communities across South Africa.

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1. Clinical Mentor – Wits RHI (x2)

• Location: Ekurhuleni East and North
• Closing Date: 09 April 2025
• Reference: KN003 – 2025
• Contract Type: Temporary
• Key Responsibilities:
  • Mentor clinicians and support guideline implementation for HIV/TB/ART treatment
  • Conduct site visits, audits, training, and mentoring
  • Ensure quality improvement and service delivery compliance
• Minimum Requirements:
  • Professional nursing degree/diploma
  • Certified clinical mentor (NIMART, APC, HTS)
  • 5+ years in public health and HIV management
  • Travel required within and beyond district

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2. Research Assistants x3 (12-Month Contract)

• Location: Helen Joseph & Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
• Closing Date: 09 April 2025
• Reference: Research Assistant Mycology
• Key Responsibilities:
  • Participant recruitment, screening, and follow-ups
  • Conduct clinical procedures and data collection
  • Maintain confidentiality and regulatory compliance
• Minimum Requirements:
  • Honours degree in Science, Public Health, or related
  • 1+ years of health sector research experience
  • Training in HIV counselling & testing
  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel

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3. Data Capturer (4-Month Maternity Cover)

• Location: PHRU – Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Soweto
• Closing Date: 10 April 2025
• Reference: DM – 044 Data Capturer
• Key Responsibilities:
  • Capture clinical trial data in REDCap and related systems
  • Generate statistical reports
  • Ensure confidentiality and secure data storage
• Minimum Requirements:
  • Matric and a diploma in Office Management
  • 1+ year experience in data capturing (preferably in clinical trials)
  • Knowledge of REDCap, RAVE, SOPs, and DQMPs preferred

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Application Guidelines (All Roles):

Interested applicants must submit the following:

• A signed cover letter (maximum one page) clearly stating the role applied for
• A detailed CV
• Certified copies of qualifications

Send your applications to the appropriate email address listed on the vacancy notice:

• Clinical Mentor: vacancies9@witshealth.co.za
• Research Assistant: vacancies32@witshealth.co.za
• Data Capturer: vacancies12@witshealth.co.za

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.