Research Nurse

**Job Title : Research Nurse (STI Research Project)**
**Annual Salary** : Occupation Specific Dispensation (OSD)**Location **:East London

**Department **:Research Unit

**Reporting to **:Research Manager**

**Purpose of the position**:
To implement the trial component of the STI research project at the PHC/CHC facility through

participant recruitment and enrolment, completion of research study documentation, collection

and processing of biological specimens, and provision of antenatal and postnatal care.

**Main responsibilities**:

- To enroll pregnant women in the study as specified in the study protocol and respecting the

ethical principles.**:

- To ensure completion of study documentation through participant interviews and retrieval of

information from various paper and digital sources such as RedCap, ANC booklet, Road to

Health chart and the birth register.**:

- To test vaginal swabs for STIs using the onsite GeneXpert® platform.***:

- To obtain, process and store other biological specimens from participants for offsite

laboratory testing in line with good laboratory practice.**:

- To provide high-quality antenatal and postnatal care as specified in the study protocol and

in line with the existing clinical care standards.**:

- To implement retention support strategies together with the senior field worker.***:

- Ensure GCP compliance.***:

- Ensure Protocol compliance.***:

- Ensure Protocol violations, adverse events or note -to-files are reported to managing staff.***:

- Conduct quality checks on data collected.***:

- Reporting of any challenges or progress within the study.***:

- To participate in monthly facility meetings and FPD clinical and skills development meetings.***:

- To effectively manage the facility study site including stock and storage of resources and

ensuring that the study space is well-organized, neat, and clean.**:

- To maintain confidentiality always.**
**Essential Qualification and Registration**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing with additional Midwifery qualification.
- Active registration with South African Nursing Council as Midwife.

**Advantageous qualifications**:

- MSc, BSc, or other degree in Public Health.
- Good Clinical Practice certificate.
- Diploma or degree in research methodology.

**Job related experience required**:

- Strong knowledge of the guidelines for management of STIs and the Basic Antenatal Care

(BANC) guidelines.
- Electronic data collection and management of study documentation.
- Minimum of two years’ experience in clinical midwifery.
- Documented ultrasonography competency (advantageous).
- Recruitment of study participants (advantageous).
- Experience in clinical research (advantageous).

**Additional requirements**:

- Valid code 08 driver’s license.
- Willingness to travel.
- Proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing Xhosa and English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Proficiency in another local language (advantageous).
- Applicants are advised that the Foundation for Professional Development has elected to
- implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy to protect the health and safety of its
- employees, faculty, students, clients, and others who work with, train, or receive other services
- from FPD.**Please note**:
Only applicants shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. If you have not been contacted

was unsuccessful.