Research Nurse (FTC) RHI

SUMMARY:
A Research Nurse (Fixed Term Contract) vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium's Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (RHI) in Welkom, Lejweleputsa - Free State.

POSITION INFO:

Background

The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges.

It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health and vaccinology. This is done through pioneering, multi-disciplinary research; responsive technical support and innovation in health services; and evidence-based policy development and advocacy with national, regional and global stakeholders.

Main purpose of the job

• Conducting day-to-day research-related activities including collection of HPV specimens, HIV Counselling and testing, participant recruitment, data collection, capturing and quality assurance
• The research assistant will also support and oversee the research assistant in the day-to-day administration and management of sentinel surveillance sites

Location

• Welkom, Lejweleputsa 

Key performance areas

• Inform participants about the study
• Screen potential participants and obtain informed consent according to SOPs
• Administer study questionnaires/interviews
• Conduct pre and post-HIV test Counselling
• Able to take the participant through the informed consent process
• Draw blood from participants and send samples or specimens to the laboratory
• Conduct physical examinations where necessary
• Perform HIV and pregnancy bedside tests
• Inform participants of test results
• Support community sensitisation on HPV research activities
• Screen participants for study eligibility
• Data collection from participants through structured interviews
• The abstraction of data from participants medical records
• Storage and archiving of data according to SOP (electronic and hard copy data)
• Adherence to study protocols, GCP, and local requirements for the ethical conduct of research in human participants
• Support the team with any other related research activities
• Instruct and assist patients on the collection of the HPV specimen
• Refer patients for further care as needed
• Provide SRH and PHC care as needed
• Maintain all participants files and filing systems
• Complete all relevant project administration as and when required (e.g. participants reimbursements)
• Compile daily and weekly accrual report
• Management of project inventory and stock
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management

Required minimum education and training

•  Diploma in General Nursing

Professional body registration

• South African Nursing Council (SANC)

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

• A diploma in Primary Health Care or similar will be an advantage
• Certification in Good Clinical Practice
• Experience in a research environment
• Ordered and systematic with strict compliance to 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
• Respectful with a sound work ethic

Required minimum work experience

• Minimum 1-year nursing experience in STI/HIV
• Preferable previous research experience

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 18 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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