Research Nurse

**Main purpose of the job**:

- To oversee the collection of interview data and biological specimens according to best practices
- To conduct interviews
- Complete CRFs and other research-related duties in line with study protocols

**Location**:

- **Pretoria - Tshwane**

**Key performance areas**:

- Inform participants about the study
- Screen potential participants and obtain informed consent according to SOPs
- Administer study questionnaires/interviews
- Draw blood/collect biological specimens from participants, conduct basic analysis according to protocol, and send samples or specimens to laboratory
- Conduct physical examinations
- Provide appropriate health education and adherence counseling where necessary
- Refer participants to alternative care if necessary
- Clean and sterilize all used speculums and equipment
- Supervise the field work team
- Develop and update study-specific job aides
- Collect participant data from medical notes and complete CRFs
- Maintain full clinical records for all participants
- Maintain an inventory register of drug stocks, laboratory samples, promotional materials, and condoms
- Perform sample-related activities such as labeling, storage, and collection
- Compile relevant reports and feedback on all activities
- Quality control CRFs and other study documents
- Safekeeping of project assets
- Facilitate training of staff on study protocol and SOPs
- Prepare health facilities and communities for data study entry
- Provide regular updates on the study to key stakeholders
- Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management
- Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
- Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
- Take ownership of driving your own career development by attending training and development sessions and relevant meetings

**Required minimum education and training**:

- **General Nurse (3-year Diploma, an Advanced Diploma in Midwifery would be advantageous)**

**Required minimum work experience**:

- **Minimum 1 year of Nursing experience in a Maternal and Obstetric unit (MOU)**

**Professional body registration**:

- South African Nursing Council (SANC) in General Nursing

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

- Advanced Diploma in Midwifery or similar will be an advantage
- Certification in good clinical practice
- Experience in a research environment
- Highly organized and systematic with strict compliance with protocols
- Be tactful, respectful and maintain confidentiality
- Good administrative skills together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Must be a self-driven work ethic

**Demands of the job**:

- Traveling and overtime/working over weekends may be required from time to time

**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.