Medical Officer

University of Cape Town Lung Institute
Full-time cape town, city of cape town metropolitan municipality Other-General
Posted:
June 18, 2026
Location:
cape town, city of cape town metropolitan municipality, South-Africa

Job Description


SUMMARY:
The Allergy and Immunology Unit (AIU) at the UCT Lung Institute is seeking a Medical Officer to lead the SENTINEL-01 study site in Masiphumelele. This is a full-time post with non-standard hours. Some evening and occasional weekend availability is required. SENTINEL-01 is a Wellcome Trust-funded observational study examining how environmental exposures affect asthma symptoms, lung function, and quality of life in children aged 6 to 15 years. This role is offered under the University of Cape Town Lung Institute’s own employment terms and conditions, which are separate from UCT conditions of service.

POSITION INFO:
â­ Requirements MBChB Registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) Valid South African driver's licence â Attributes GCP certification Paediatric clinical experience, including comfort with paediatric blood draws Research or clinical trial experience as a sub-investigat...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: cape town, South-Africa
Posted: June 18, 2026
Deadline: July 28, 2026