To assist in coordinating and evaluation of recruited participants assist other nurses in their daily work ensuring GCP and Protocol adherence
Location:
PHRU - Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Soweto
Key performance areas:
Ensure that screening, consenting and enrolment of participants take place in line with project protocol
To conduct study related duties as specified by protocol.
Check vital signs on eligible participants when required
Record vital signs and observations of participant in the source document/Case Referral Form for each visiting participant when required
Assess and recognise respiratory illnesses in participants
Ensure that all participants and care givers/parents have signed informed consent forms
Conduct Phlebotomy according to protocol
Collect Study Specimens as per protocol
Collect study medication from pharmacy, administer and provide participant education per protocol
Call participants who are eligible for enrolment/have abnormal test result and arrange study visits
Carry out prescribed orders to ensure optimal quality care as needed. This may include escorting participants during external case referrals
Educate participants with regard to project aims and information
Conduct both physical and clinical observations for participants during each study visit per protocol
Consult with study doctor/coordinator if and when necessary to promote holistic care
Complete source documentation at the time of participant visit for each participant visit
Track all lost to follow ups participants by means of post, telephone or home visit
Conduct home visits if required
Enter data daily in a timely manner on the required system as dictated by the standard operating procedures
Ensure that completed Source Data is captured on CRF and document/s is filed as needed in participant files on a daily basis
Enter queries and resolutions on the system after discussing with Project Head and Study coordinator
Log any lab results onto the system once in receipt thereof on study specific system/file on a daily basis.
Petty Cash management as per internal policy and obtaining signatures for requisition forms
Maintain study source document files including logbooks, tracking logs and reimbursement files
Assist with ordering stationery/stock for project in line with the project's procurement process on at least a monthly basis
Assist with maintenance/replenishing of stock, sharps and biohazardous box
Provide verbal education of participants as required depending on the case
Provide coaching to colleagues that aren't clinicians
Assist and manage subordinate staff in the absence of study coordinator
Assist across projects as and when needed
Attend and resolve queries that are generated by the data management staff
General filing and Administration
Compile study progress reports on number of participants enrolled and activities performed
Establish a working relationship with clinic nurses/staff
Ensure that all participants, parents/caregivers have signed informed consent forms
Communicate routinely as needed to the study coordinator and Principal investigator regarding clinical management of subjects
Required minimum education and training:
Degree/Diploma in Nursing
Qualified as a Professional Nurse
Valid Driver's License with PDP
Required minimum work experience:
2 years post Nursing qualification experience
2 years research experience
Phlebotomy
Professional body registration:
Registered with the South African Nursing Council
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:
Good Clinical Practice/Human Subject Protection certificate advantageous
Must be able to drive
Ability to lead and work independently as well as be part of multidisciplinary team
Flexible to adopt to changes in the study requirements
Empathetic towards people living with HIV/AIDS
Ability to speak local languages
Computer literate
Wiling to learn
Apply consistent adherence to research and GCP practice
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: 19 July 2024.
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:
AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
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.
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