Research Nurse

The Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) is seeking a highly motivated Research Nurse. The Research Nurse will be involved in several AHRI Clinical Core Research Projects. The desired incumbent will be responsible for collecting specimens which will be analyzed by medical laboratory personnel, practicing nursing pathology and phlebotomy procedures by ensuring that the interaction with the participant is conducted with empathy and professionalism. The incumbent will also be responsible for general client and laboratory administration.

**Overview of Duties**
- Conducting study related activities and procedures, in accordance with the various protocols.
- Screening, interviewing and implementing informed consent procedures for potential volunteers/research participants for clinical research studies.
- Obtaining informed consent from study participants.
- Providing HIV & TB related Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) including, but not restricted to, drug adherence counselling.
- Drawing bloods (Phlebotomy) and other clinical specimen collection.
- Labelling of biological specimens and dispatching to the laboratory.
- Assisting with taking of vital signs
- Management of patient care as per study protocol.
- Willing and able to respond to after hour call-outs.
- Ensuring and maintaining the highest quality of care and safety for study participants.
- Demonstrate compliance with and practice of infection prevention/control policies.
- Education and support of study participants and study staff.
- Ensuring a high degree of data integrity and study document completion.
- Capturing of participant data into study databases
- Resolution of data queries/errors.
- Quality control/quality assurance of participant files.
- Record keeping and maintaining confidentiality of all study records.
- Translation of study documents.

**Minimum Qualifications**
- Nursing Diploma
- Valid registration with SANC and as a Registered Nurse.
- Valid driver’s license and own vehicle.
- Fluency in English and Zulu.

**Minimum Experience**
- Knowledge of and experience in HIV & TB treatment and care.
- Previous clinical research experience e.g., working in a clinical research project.
- Knowledge of current health and public service legislation, regulation, and policies.

**Advantegous**
- Phlebotomy Certificate
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification.
- Clinical research experience.

**Skills Required**:

- A minimum of 4 years nursing experience.
- Phlebotomy skills, drawing bloods and other specimen collection.
- Previous research experience.
- Accuracy and precision.
- Computer Literacy (MS Office - Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
- Counselling and interviewing skills.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, flexible and a good team player.
- Responsiveness, professionalism, supportive and assertive.
- Well organized and possession of the ability to plan effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.

**Applications Closing Date: 29 April 2024