Description

Work Description

The Research Nurse performs clinical procedures and administers processes essential to continually improving standards of patient care according to professional protocol.

Technical Work Responsibilities

Provide Clinical tasks
Research-related tasks
Administrative duties
Liaison with internal and external stakeholders
Review and assess data collected
Collaborate with investigators
Screen and recruit subjects for clinical studies

Requirements
Education

Relevant Bachelor’s Degree or 3 year Diploma in Nursing
Registration with South African Nursing Council as a professional nurse

Experience

At least 3 years’ experience in PHC, HIV/Aids, TB, PMTCT and STI
2 months’ experience in MS Office package
Experience in Contraceptive counselling
Experience in STI syndrome management
Experience in Clinical Research (preferred)
Experience in Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) provision (preferred)

Requirements

Own car
Valid Driver’s license
Skills and Competencies
Knowledge of Legislation
Ability to work under pressure
Provider initiated counselling
Good phlebotomy  skills
Study protocol
Research methodology
Intermediate computer skills, including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics etc.