Research Nurse

3 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

Additional information:

  • The Mycology Division aims to improve the outcomes of people affected by serious, life- threatening fungal diseases in South Africa and the African region through public health-focused epidemiological, clinical and basic science research and innovation
  • The Division’s work also stretches to other important infectious diseases

Main purpose of the job:

  • The Research Nurse will facilitate and aid in the recruitment and follow-up of study participants which will require them to work flexibly to ensure the successful working of studies
  • They will also act as a patient advocate providing support and assistance as required and assist in the co-ordination and management of a portfolio of clinical research studies

Location:

  • Helen Joseph Hospital & Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital – Johannesburg/Soweto

Key performance areas:

Recruitment, screening and follow-up

  • Conduct any pre-study entry nursing evaluation for potential participants
  • Ensure that patients who need referral to other health care services are duly referred
  • Obtain participant’s or next of kin’s informed consent before commencement of any study related activities
  • Assist with the follow-up of participants, including conducting follow-up visits at their homes when necessary
  • Maintain confidentiality of all participants’ study information

Clinical assessment

  • Carry out planned care and assessments as required by the study protocol without direct supervision
  • Assist in all clinical aspects of the study, including venepuncture, swab collection, blood or urine sample processing, and clinical observation
  • Record accurately all data obtained throughout the study and maintain all data and case report forms, both paper and electronic

Administration

  • Contribute to the day-to-day management of research studies, ensuring compliance with international standards of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), with the Site Medical Officer, Site PI, research assistant and laboratory staff
  • Assist in the preparation of study material
  • Participate in the training and induction of all new members of the team, and to support appropriate training and development opportunities in line with role requirements
  • Ensure that records are kept in regard to study recruitment, screening, losses to the study and enrolment.

Required minimum education and training:

  • Professional/Enrolled Nurse qualification
  • Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)

Required minimum work experience:

  • Minimum 1 year nursing experience in research

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

  • Certification in good clinical practice and HIV Management
  • Experience working in a research environment
  • Ordered and systematic with strict compliance to protocols
  • Tactful, respectful and maintain confidentiality
  • Good administrative skills together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Pro-active and adaptable
  • Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
  • Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Working overtime may be required from time to time
  • Able to work with patients who are HIV-seropositive and with serious life-threatening conditions
  • Travel may be required between sites and to participant’s homes
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Own vehicle

TO APPLY:

  • Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
  • Please Apply Online and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate 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.
  • The closing date for all applications: 18 September 2024.
  • Note WHC, in accordance with their 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.

Please note:

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


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