Research Nurses (x8 - 12 months’ contract - WHC)

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

• The Mycology Division aims to improve the outcomes of people affected by serious, life- threatening fungal diseases in South Africa and the African region through public health-focused epidemiological, clinical and basic science research and innovation
• Our work also stretches to other important infectious diseases
• CombAT Candida is an observational study of the prevalence, colonization rates and infection rates of Candida in South African hospitals
• This will lead into a clinical trial evaluating invasive candidiasis treatment options

POSITION INFO:
Main purpose of the job:

• The Research Nurse will join our CombAT Candida clinical study site team to provide expert research nursing care
• The applicant will play a key role in ensuring that any research undertaken safeguards the well-being of the patients and is conducted according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trial) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006
• In conjunction with other members of the team, they will facilitate the production of good quality research

• Johannesburg - Helen Joseph Hospital, Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, Netcare Milpark Hospital, Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre

• Conduct any pre-study entry evaluation for potential participants
• Obtain participant’s, next of kin’s or clinician’s informed consent before commencement of any study related activities
• Assist with the follow-up of participants, within the ICU and in wards
• Maintain confidentiality of all participants’ study information
• Carry out planned care and assessments as required by the study protocol without direct supervision
• Assist in all clinical aspects of the study, including venepuncture (desirable), swab collection, and clinical observation when necessary, ensuring that they are carried out within the Hospital’s and Sponsor’s policies, research governance, Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials Regulations) Regulations 2004 and Amended Regulations 2006 Incorporating International Conference on Harmonisation of Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP) Data Protection Act and Human Tissue Act
• Contribute to the day-to-day management of research studies, ensuring compliance with international standards of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), with the Site Medical Officer, Site PI, research assistant and laboratory staff
• Record accurately all data obtained throughout the study and maintain all data and case report forms, both paper and electronic
• Assist in the preparation of study materials
• Participate in the training and induction of all new members of the team, and to support appropriate training and development opportunities in line with role requirements
• Ensure that records are kept regarding study recruitment, screening, losses to the study and enrolment
• Play an active role in the study site team to ensure that:
• The clinical team adheres to the set standard operating procedures in the conduct of clinical trials and that all staff are full trained in the SOPs pertaining to their daily work
• The data collection process is enhanced for quality with quality control measures in place
• The recruitment/ accrual targets are being met
• Proper source documentation procedures are followed
• Identify challenges to study implementation and reporting to the Study MO, Site PI, Trial Ops Manager and Senior Research Clinician on a regular basis
• Act as a leader, resource and role model within the team
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the research investigators, or Site MO or Site PI

• Professional or Enrolled Nurse qualification
• SANC registration

• 1 year nursing experience in a research environment

• Certification in good clinical practice
• Experience working in a research environment and/or ICU is preferable
• Ordered and systematic with strict compliance to protocols
• Tactful, respectful and maintain confidentiality
• Good administrative skills together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Pro-active and adaptable
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

• 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: 10 June 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