RESEARCH NURSE

SUMMARY:
The main purpose of this role is to supervise participant recruitment and care for those who use DTH

POSITION INFO:

RESEARCH NURSE

FIXED-TERM CONTRACT; ENDING 30 JUNE 2024

PHILIPPI VILLAGE; MOBILE SERVICES

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 is to supervise participant recruitment and care for those who use DTHF mobile services as part of specific initiatives. Keep an eye on and track recruitment efforts for specific projects and studies. This position will be in charge of managing day-to-day nursing tasks.

Minimum Requirements:

• Nursing Diploma or Degree with South African Nursing Council (SANC) registration as a Registered Nurse
• Sexual and reproductive health certificate-inclusive of Implant insertion and removal certificate
• Nurse Initiated Management of Ant- Retroviral Treatment (NIMART) trained
• At least 2 years nursing experience post-graduation
• Experience of working with adolescents in the Health sector/ clinical environment
• Fluency in English and or isiXhosa and or Afrikaans
• Computer literacy with sound knowledge of email, Microsoft office suit
• 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
• Valid drivers' license
• Willingness to travel and work irregular hours, including weekends from time to time

Advantageous:

• At least one-year experience within a research environment
• Knowledge of HIV including PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis)
• Dispensing Certificate

Responsibilities:

• Providing a client focused youth friendly sexual and reproductive health service for clients visiting the mobile clinics.
• Oversee and tracking recruitment of eligible participants
• Oversee participant management activities
• Oversee QC for HIV Testing
• Follow-up STI results and update the system
• Requisition of medical supplies, stock management and control
• Perform required clinical duties as indicated and as per qualification/competence
• Initiating Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis PrEP
• Maintaining strict client confidentiality
• Oversee and Providing pre- and post-test counselling, as well as risk reduction counselling.
• Oversee and conduct HIV testing
• Obtaining blood and tissue samples and processing them as required
• Conducting study procedures as per study specific protocol e.g. STI testing using Point of Care machine, CD 4 count testing, Electro Cardio Gram (ECG's), spirometry testing, etc. if applicable
• 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
• Managing, ordering and tracking of required stock
• Manage/complete monthly, quarterly and annual reports as required
• Performing Quality Control (QC) checks on Point of Care devices 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 CV, motivation letter with certified copy of highest qualification and details of three (3) current contactable referees in a single PDF file by 17 February 2023. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Visit the DTHF Career page to view the advert DTHF-017 and apply: