Research Nurse - WITS RHI

Main purpose of the job:

• To provide best practice data collection, clinical assessments, collection of specimens, and care according to protocols and to provide pre-and post-test HIV counseling

Location:

• Ward 21 - 22 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Johannesburg

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 participants through the informed consent process
• Draw blood from participants and send samples or specimens to the laboratory
• Conduct physical examinations
• Perform HIV and pregnancy bedside tests
• Inform participants of test results
• Treat diagnosis according to test results and sexually transmitted disease according to syndromic management guidelines or laboratory diagnoses
• Provide appropriate health education and adherence counseling where necessary
• Refer participants to alternative care if necessary
• Clean and sterilize all used speculum and equipment
• Collect participant data from medical notes and complete CRFs
• Maintain full clinical records for all participants
• Maintain an inventory register of drug stocks, laboratory samples, promotional materials, and condoms
• Perform sample-related activities such as labeling, storage, and collection
• Compile relevant reports and feedback on all activities
• Control and order STI drugs and other consumable stock (i.e. testing kits)
• Quality control CRFs and other study documents

Required minimum education and training:

• Diploma in General Nursing (3 years)

Professional body registration:

• South African Nursing Council (SANC) in General Nursing

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 sound work ethic

Required minimum work experience:

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

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do 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.
• The closing date for all applications: 24 January 2022.
• 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.
• Note WHC, in accordance with their 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.
• PLEASE NOTE: Our Client, WHC - RHI, maintains mandatory Covid-19 requirements, and as such only Covid-19 vaccinated incumbents will be considered for positions.

Please note:

• 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.