SUMMARY:
A Research Nurse (6 Months Fixed Term Contract) vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium's Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience (SBIMB) in Soweto, Johannesburg - Gauteng.
POSITION INFO:
Background
Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience
Named after Nobel Laureate and Wits University graduate, Sydney Brenner, the Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience (SBIMB) is a burgeoning multi-disciplinary research institute dedicated to investigating the molecular and genomic aetiology of diseases among African populations.
By creating a world-class research environment, where top scientific and clinical researchers can tackle the big scientific questions in biomedical molecular research areas, the SBIMB aims to enable the development of new and innovative solutions to some of Africa’s greatest health challenges.
Mission
To conduct biomedical molecular and genomic research addressing health priorities in Africans.
Vision
To become a leader in biomedical research on the African continent, conducting world-class, innovative and relevant research, that will benefit the southern African community, and to excel as a centre for learning.
Main purpose of the job
- To collect medical data telephonically from participants recruited as part of the ‘ACE-inhibitor Angioedema Biomarkers in Africa’ research study
Location
- Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
Key performance areas
- Provide study information and administer informed consent to study participants
- Keep a record of participants’ consent
- Collect medical data telephonically using provided study questionnaire
- Able to capture data into the online platform (REDCap)
- Develop and provide reports as required by the study coordinator
- Work collaboratively with the University of Cape Town (UCT) team who is collecting similar data
- Liaise with the current AWI-Gen team and lead researcher on all aspects of the project
Required minimum education and training
- Research nurse with current registration with the South African Nursing Council
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
- Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Must have strong organizational and report writing skills
- Must be able to communicate effectively with study participants, collaborators, team members support staff, affiliated researchers, community and sponsors
- Experience in telephonic data collection will be an added advantage
Required minimum work experience
- 3-5 Years in a research environment
Criteria to be addressed in the applicant’s cover letter or CV
- Scholarly achievements in a related field
- Experience in data collection telephonically and physically
TO APPLY
- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
- The closing date for all applications is 17 March 2021.
- 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.
- In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Please note that 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.
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