Surveillance Officer

**Main purpose of the job**:

- To collect quality clinical data and samples from patients at designated sites for the relevant surveillance projects as per protocol

**Location**:

- **Tintswalo Hospital, Mpumalanga**

**Key performance areas**:

- Identify surveillance cases through close liaison with clinicians and laboratory personnel
- Obtain informed consent and interview patients, clinicians, and relatives to fulfill ethical requirements and ensure the reliability of data
- Complete case report forms by interview and/or record review and submit them timeously
- Conduct pre-and post-test counseling for HIV testing, as specified in the relevant surveillance or research protocol
- Take/collect relevant specimens (nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal, nasal, and stool swabs, and venepuncture) from patients for laboratory testing as per protocol
- Monitor the progress and outcome of patients in and out of the hospital to ensure accurate data collection and recording
- Assist to obtain permission and ethics approval for surveillance and research activities in the region
- File surveillance and research records on-site after data collection, according to the relevant protocol

**Required minimum education and training**:

- **Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant Nursing field**

**Required minimum work experience**:

- **Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience**:

- **2 years of experience in clinical research would be advantageous**

**Professional body registration**:

- South African Nursing Council (SANC)

**Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities**:

- Must be computer literate (proficient in Microsoft Office packages)
- Knowledgeable in infection prevention and control procedures
- Good communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate would be advantageous
- HIV counseling and testing certificate would be advantageous
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality, diplomacy, and professionalism at all times
- Must be able to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines
- The incumbent should possess strong managerial and organizational qualities with attention to detail

**TO APPLY**:

- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
- Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
- 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.**:

- **AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.