Research Nurse

RESEARCH NURSE

TWENTY-ONE (21) MONTHS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT

GUGULETHU COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE AND TYGERBERG HOSPITAL

The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organization 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 the Research Nurse is to coordinate the Universal Test and Connect (UTC) Study, overseeing day-to-day research implementation and ensuring high-quality data collection in the field. This position will manage field staff, coordinate procurement, and monitor study activities to ensure smooth research operations. The position will be responsible for maintaining protocol adherence, participant safety, and effective study execution at the Gugulethu site, with future expansion to Tygerberg in 2026.

• Nursing Diploma or Degree with active South African Nursing Council (SANC) registration as a Registered Nurse
• At least 2 years nursing experience post-graduation
• Experience of working with adolescents in the health sector/ clinical environment
• Fluency in English and isiXhosa or Afrikaans
• Computer literacy with sound knowledge of Microsoft Office
• 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 youth of diverse backgrounds
• Client focused
• Administration skills
• Must be able to work in a team and independently
• Must be detail orientated
• Willingness to travel and work irregular hours, including weekends from time to time

Advantageous:

• At least one-year experience within a research environment
• Experience working in HIV prevention project providing SRH services, including provision of PrEP.
• Valid drivers' license
• Dispensing license
• CNP Qualification
• GCP certificate
• Nurse Initiated Management of Antiretroviral Treatment (NIMART) trained and PrEP initiation
• Dispensing certificate

Responsibilities:

• Providing a client focused youth friendly sexual and reproductive health service for clients
• Oversee and tracking recruitment of eligible participants
• Oversee participant management activities
• Oversee and conduct HIV testing
• Referral to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) or antiretroviral treatment (ART)
• Oversee QC for HIV Testing
• Proficiency in phlebotomy techniques
• Follow-up STI results, treatment and update the data management system
• Administer contraception
• Requisition of medical supplies, stock management and control
• Perform required clinical duties as indicated and as per qualification/competence
• Maintaining strict client confidentiality
• Oversee and provide pre- and post-test HIV counselling, as well as HIV risk reduction counselling.
• Obtaining blood and urine samples and processing them as required e.g. Urine pregnancy testing
• Conducting study procedures as per study specific protocol e.g. Point of Care testing.
• Communication with the laboratory regarding query resolution e.g. Data correction
• Performing other client care procedures as required
• Entering data on case report forms (CRF's) and electronic data base and processing
• Line-management/Supervision of Staff (HCT counsellors)
• Completion of staff evaluation processes, determine training needs and oversee required training
• Prepare and submit weekly report as required
• Performing Quality Control (QC) checks on Point of Care tests as required
• Performing Quality Control (QC) checks on CRFs and source documents
• Providing feedback to staff regarding common errors as part of the QC process
• Managing filing of CRFs, source documents and laboratory reports

Values fit: Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence

Submit a detailed cover letter, updated CV with certified copy of highest qualification and details of two (2) current contactable referees by 01 October 2025. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you are a foreign national applying for this position, please attach a copy of your work permit to your application.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

If you have not heard from us within four weeks after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

We are committed to equity in our employment practices. It is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. We reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified.

I understand and accept that by applying for this position, I authorized DTHF to process my personal information in accordance with its internal operational requirements.

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.

This job may be removed before it expires.

Desmond Tutu Health Foundation is a child-friendly organization committed to the protection of children.

For more information about the organization please visit our website.