Research Nurse

**Overview**:
**Reference**
DTHF-067

**Salary**
ZAR/month

**Job Location**:

- South Africa - City of Cape Town Metro - Cape Town - Guguletu

**Job Type**
Contract

**Posted**
Wednesday, July 12, 2023

**Closing date**
17 Jul 2023 23:59

**RESEARCH NURSE**

**SIX (6) MONTHS FIXED -TERM CONTRACT (MATERNITY COVER)**

**CENTRE FOR ADHERENCE AND THERAPEUTICS (GUGULETHU)**

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 role will be responsible for day-to-day nursing functions within a research-related environment.

**Minimum Requirements**:

- Nursing Degree or Diploma and Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse
- At least 3 years of nursing experience
- At least 1 year of clinical trial experience
- Valid Good Clinical Practice Certificate (GCP)
- Knowledge of HIV and ART
- Proficient in phlebotomy techniques
- Proficient in administration of intramuscular drugs
- Experience with the processing of samples for transport and storage
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet)
- Excellent communication (verbal & written) skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Detail-oriented
- Administrative and logístical skills
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain effectiveness during changing conditions
- Knowledge of quality control, activities, systems and processes (QA/QC)
- Excellent work standards

**Advantageous**:

- Ability to speak isiXhosa
- Experience of working in a community-based environment
- Valid driver’s license and own transport

**Responsibilities**:

- Recruit potential study participants
- Conduct informed consent procedures
- Perform clinic observations and study procedures for clinical trials
- Perform phlebotomy procedures for study participants
- Administer intramuscular injections
- Assist ART clinic staff with phlebotomy and other tasks, as required
- Preparation of study samples for transport and storage, including centrifuge
- Complete specimen-related study documentation
- Assist with maintenance of lab and phlebotomy related stock and equipment
- Perform all activities according to Good Clinic Practice Standards

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

**Visit the DTHF Career page to view the advert (Reference number**:DTHF-067**) and apply**:DTHF Career Page
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- 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.