Abongile Novukela
@abongilenovukela
Dedicated Medical Officer with advanced HIV/TB expertise and clinical trial experience.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Medical Officer with over five years of clinical experience and specialized training in HIV and TB management. I hold an MBChB from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and a Postgraduate Diploma in HIV Management.
I have supported Phase III clinical trial operations, coordinated trials to ICH-GCP and FDA standards, and managed participant assessments, source documents, and adverse event reporting. I routinely ensure regulatory compliance and data integrity in study activities.
My clinical background includes emergency and general medical care, rotations across internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics and obstetrics, and community service delivery. I have experience mentoring junior staff, assisting with grant writing, and performing procedural support.
I bring strong skills in clinical assessment, trial coordination, GCP, ethics, EDC/CTMS tools, and team collaboration, and I seek to contribute leadership and reliable clinical trial execution to a multidisciplinary team.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Medical Officer
Wits RHI
Sep 2025 - Present (6 months)
Supported Phase III injectable clinical trial operations ensuring ICH-GCP adherence; conducted participant assessments, managed source documents/CRFs and adverse event reporting to maintain data integrity during monitoring and audits.
Medical Officer
CRISMO Research
May 2025 - Aug 2025 (3 months)
Coordinated clinical trials per ICH-GCP and FDA guidelines, managing participant recruitment, follow-up and regulatory compliance while supporting grant writing and mentoring junior staff.
Community Service Medical Officer
Frontier Hospital
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 (11 months)
Delivered emergency and general medical care, participated in multidisciplinary planning and ensured accurate patient recordkeeping throughout community service.
Intern Medical Officer
Edenvale Hospital
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Completed rotations in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics and Obstetrics; assisted in procedures, diagnoses and clinical training to support inpatient care.
Clinical Associate
Walter Sisulu University
Jan 2013 - Dec 2015 (2 years 11 months)
Served as Clinical Associate supporting surgical procedures, wound care and aseptic techniques while contributing to clinical services and training.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
College of SA Regulatory Medicine South Africa
Postgraduate Diploma, HIV Management
Postgraduate Diploma in HIV Management completed, focusing on clinical management of HIV and related care.
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Medicine
2018 - 2021
Completed MBChB at the University of KwaZulu-Natal with clinical training across core medical disciplines.
Walter Sisulu University
Clinical Associate (BCMP), Clinical Associate (BCMP)
2013 - 2013
Completed Clinical Associate (BCMP) training at Walter Sisulu University.
Inanda Seminary
Higher National Certificate, Higher National Certificate
2010 - 2010
Completed Higher National Certificate at Inanda Seminary.
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Location
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