Wits Health Consortium Vacancies 2023 – Research Nurse

Job Description:

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

Job Responsibilities:

• Quality control CRFs and other study documents.
• Conduct physical examinations.
• Clean and sterilise all used speculum and equipment.
• Refer participants to alternative care if necessary.
• Conduct pre and post HIV test Counselling.
• Control and order STI drugs and other consumable stock (i.e., testing kits).
• Collect participant data from medical notes and complete CRFs.
• Maintain full clinical records for all participants
• Provide appropriate health education and adherence counselling where necessary.
• Screen potential participants and obtain informed consent according to SOPs.
• Draw blood from participants and send samples or specimens to laboratory.
• Administer study questionnaires / interviews.
• Perform HIV and pregnancy bedside tests
• Clinical assessments and treatment
• Compile relevant reports and feedback on all activities.
• Recruitment and screening and Inform participants about the study.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in a research environment
• Certification in good clinical practice (GCP).
• Good administrative skills together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
• Be tactful, respectful and maintain confidentiality.
• Ordered and systematic with strict compliance to protocols.

Qualification & Experience:

• A valid driver’s license.
• South African Nursing Council (SANC)
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience in post qualification.
• Diploma in General Nursing (3 years).

Job Details:

Company: Wits Health Consortium

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Mthatha, Eastern Cape, SA

Application Deadline: N/A

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