Clinical Research Manager (Wits RHI)

About the position

Background:

• The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges
• It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health, and vaccinology

Main Purpose of the Job:

• Ensure compliant, timely and cost-efficient delivery of clinical projects/ trials through technical input and ongoing review and evaluation of project performance, in collaboration with project teams

Location:

• 57 Klein Street, Hillbrow, Johannesburg

Key Performance Areas:

Regulatory Oversight

• Regulatory submissions meeting national requirements
• Updated regulatory guidance to Stakeholders
• Audit-ready study files and eTMF compliance
• Regulatory compliance across projects

Programme Management

• Projects delivered on time and within scope
• Updated project management plans
• Performance dashboards and project metrics reports
• Accurate status reports for stakeholders and management

Quality Assurance and Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate clinical, operational and compliance risks
• Ensure implementation of CAPA where required

Staff Management and Capacity Development

• Competent and developed team members
• Achievement of staff performance objectives
• Effective staff utilisation
• Positive labour relations and teamwork

Effective Self-Management and Performance Ownership

• Tasks completed within agreed timelines
• Effective Stakeholder communication
• Continuous professional development
• Demonstration of organisational values and positive

Required Minimum Education and Training:

• Master’s Degree in Science, Health or related field

Required Minimum Work Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years’ clinical trials experience with sound regulatory affairs expertise and clinical trial management experience
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in a leadership / management role

Desirable Additional Education, Work Experience and Personal Abilities:

• PhD
• Extensive experience with Network Studies

TO APPLY:

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV and a cover letter (maximum one page) that clearly states which vacancy you are applying for
• Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions
• This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL
• However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market
• 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: 23 November 2026
• Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date

Please note:

• 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
• AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position

Desired Skills:

• Clinical Research
• Clinical Trial
• Programme Management
• Quality Assurance
• Staff Management
• Self-management
• Hillbrow