Research Nurse (12 Months Fixed Term Contract - Wits Health Consortium)

SUMMARY:
Background:

• Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences
• WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives
• In addition, WHC offers a range of products and services to Academics

POSITION INFO:
Main purpose of the job:

• To provide high-quality clinical care and conduct protocol-specified procedures for trial participants, ensuring participant safety, accurate documentation, and effective conduct of study visits in line with GCP

• Edendale Lay Ecumencial Center Clinic, Edendale, Pietermaritzburg

• Conduct all study-related clinical procedures in accordance with the protocol, SOPs, and GCP
• Perform participant assessments including medical history, symptom screening, vitals, pregnancy testing, and targeted physical exams where delegated
• Monitor participant safety, identify and manage adverse events, and escalate concerns to the Research Clinician/PI as required

• Prepare for and conduct participant study visits (screening, enrolment, follow-up, safety visits) according to protocol timelines
• Ensure informed consent/assent is obtained and documented correctly for all participants (and caregivers where applicable)

• Collect biological specimens (e.g., blood, swabs, urine) per protocol and GCP standards
• Maintain correct specimen handling, processing, labelling, chain-of-custody, and timely delivery to the laboratory
• Ensure accurate documentation in laboratory logs and shipping forms

• Complete all source documents, CRFs, and electronic data entries (MACRO/REDCap or other EDC platforms) accurately and in real time
• Maintain organised participant files and study documentation (digital and hard-copy) in accordance with sponsor and WHC requirements
• Respond to and resolve data queries in collaboration with data management teams

• Maintain professional, supportive interactions with participants to promote retention, safety, and adherence
• Communicate clinical management issues and participant safety concerns promptly to the Study Coordinator and Principal Investigator
• Attend regular study meetings, trainings, and debriefs
• Support onboarding and mentoring of junior or newly assigned trial staff where relevant

• Diploma in Nursing or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required
• Qualified as a Professional Nurse
• Fluent in English and Isi-Zulu
• HIV Management and counselling course will be advantageous
• Human Subjection Protection Certificate will be advantageous
• TRREE (Training and Resources in Research Ethics Evaluation) will be advantageous
• Good Clinical Practice Certificate will be an advantageous
• Experience with Electronic data systems (e.g RedCap) and Excel will be advantageous
• Knowledge of ALCOA + Principles
• Knowledge of Informed Consent Process
• Driver’s licence and able to drive manual vehicle

• Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse

• Minimum 2 - 3 years’ experience in a clinical or research environment
• Experience in a research environment will be advantageous
• Experience in NIMART or ART clinic will be advantageous
• Ability to draw and process blood samples

• Ability to lead and work independently as well as be part of a multidisciplinary team
• A friendly, informal attitude with excellent people skills
• Ability to speak in local languages
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to adapt to changing environment within the project needs

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV
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• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful
• Closing date: 22 December 2025
• Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date

• WHC, in accordance with its 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
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• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position