Research Nurse

2 weeks ago

City of Cape Town Western Cape, South Africa Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation Full time

**Overview**:
**Reference**
DTHF-C021

**Salary**
not applicable

**Job Location**:

- South Africa - City of Cape Town

**Job Type**
Contract

**Posted**
Wednesday, March 20, 2024

**Closing date**
03 Apr 2024 23:59

**RESEARCH NURSE**

**TWO (2) YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT**

**J52, GROOTE SCHUUR, OBSERVATORY**

The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organisation focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa.

We have fantastic job opportunities across our businesses for talented people wanting to realize their full potential. Could that be you? If so, we invite you to explore the possibility of joining us to play your part in Desmond Tutu Health Foundations’ exciting future.

The main purpose of this position is to perform clinical procedures on research participants according to the protocol requirements and Good Clinical Practice.

**Minimum Requirements**:

- Degree or Diploma in Nursing and Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse
- At least 2-3 years nursing experience
- Computer Literacy: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Express
- Ability to build interpersonal relationships
- Strong planning and organising skills
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and to maintain effectiveness during changing conditions
- Ability to work harmoniously with people of diverse backgrounds and sexuality
- Client-focused
- Strong administration skills
- Must be able to work as a member of a team
- Attention to detail
- Maintaining strict client confidentiality
- Willingness to work on COVID-related studies

**Advantageous**:

- 1-2 year’s research experience
- 1 year ICU/Trauma experience
- Experience in working in a Private sector
- Advanced life support certificate
- Basic life support certificate
- Speak IsiXhosa
- GCP (Good Clinical Practice) certification
- POC testing experience (HIV rapids / pregnancy)
- Valid driver’s license

**Responsibilities**:

- Perform all clinical observations and procedures as required by research protocols and on request from medical officer/study coordinator (eg draw blood, swabs, vital signs, infusions, injections, IUCD or implanon insertions if certified, operating and manage infusion pumps etc)
- Refer all related queries to medical staff and study coordinator
- Assist Medical Officer or other clinical staff with all study procedures as requested
- Ensure all clinical areas and equipment are maintained in good order, check/ensure beds have clean linen etc
- Check medical waste boxes and bins and arrange collection thereof
- Provide participants with advice and guidance on basic medical conditions
- Assist with triage of participants with possible Adverse Events or Expedited Adverse Events
- Oversee participant visits and ensure participants move through all study procedures efficiently
- Manage the scheduled screening, consenting, enrolment and follow-up of participants including home visits if required
- Perform participant interviews and counselling as per protocol requirements
- Contact referral agencies where applicable to assist in recruiting the correct patients
- Complete all protocol and sponsor required training
- Manage samplesor liaise with the Laboratory Technician and arrange collection by the appropriate laboratory as per protocol requirements
- Maintain and record cold chain temperatures
- Assist laboratory staff with testing procedures (HIV, Pregnancy, urine) and quality control when requiredEnsure that all samples are collected by the respective laboratories before close of business and leaving the site
- Assist Study Coordinators in clinic functions and administrative tasksi.eadministrative tasks includes QC of files, filing of results ,calling of patients etc.
- Transcribe research data into case report forms as needed
- Inform Study Coordinators of daily clinic progress
- Participate in conference calls, meetings and training when required
- Assist in inventory, ordering and equipment management

**Values fit: Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence**

**Visit the DTHF Career page to view the advert DTHF-C021 and apply**:DTHF Career Page
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- I further understand that the personal information I disclose to DTHF will be processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act and may include the transferring thereof to third parties for the purposes of verification._
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- This job may be removed before it expires._
- Desmond Tutu Health Foundation is a child-friendly organisation committed to the protection of children._

**For more information about the organization, please visit our website.**
- I further understand that the personal information I disclose to DTHF will be processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Protection of Personal Informat

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