Job Description

RESEARCH NURSEFIXED-TERM CONTRACT; ENDING 30 APRIL 2026EAST LONDONThe Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organization focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa.We have fantastic job opportunities across our businesses for talented people wanting to realize their full potential. Could that be you? If so, we invite you to explore the possibility of joining us to play your part in Desmond Tutu Health Foundations exciting future.The main purpose of this role is to perform clinical procedures on research participants according to the Mobile Men protocol requirements and Good Clinical Practice, providing injectable PrEP to male participants.

• Nursing Diploma or Degree with South African Nursing Council (SANC) registration as a Registered Nurse
• Nurse Initiated Management of Ant- Retroviral Treatment (NIMART) trained
• At least 3 years nursing experience post-graduation
• Due to the study protocol preference would be given to male applicants
• Experience of working in the health sector/ clinical research environment
• Fluency in English and isiXhosa
• Computer literacy with sound knowledge of email, Microsoft office suit
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and to maintain effectiveness during changing conditions
• Client focused
• Administration skills
• Must be able to work in a team and independently
• Must be detail orientated
• Valid drivers license
• Willingness to travel and work irregular hours, including weekends from time to time

Advantageous:

• At least one-year experience within a research environment
• Knowledge of HIV including PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis)

Responsibilities:Clinical Procedures

• Perform all clinical observations and procedures as required by research protocols and on request from medical officer/study coordinator (e.g. draw blood, swabs, vital signs, infusions, injections, operating and manage infusion pumps etc.)
• Refer all related queries to medical staff and study coordinator
• Assist Medical Officer or other clinical staff with all study procedures as requested
• Ensure all clinical areas and equipment are maintained in good order, check/ensure beds have clean linen etc.
• Check Medical waste boxes and bins and arrange collection thereof
• Maintain an up-to-date list of all equipment used for the study and their calibration certificates and renewal.
• Provide participants with advice and guidance on basic medical conditions
• Triage of participants with possible Adverse Events or Expedited Adverse Events

Protocol-specific procedures

• Oversee participant visits and ensure participants move through all study procedures efficiently.
• Manage the scheduled screening, consenting, enrolment and follow-up of participants including home visits if required
• Perform participant interviews and counselling as per protocol requirements
• Perform clinical study procedures e.g. blood draws, HIV on site testing, dispensing of HIV study product.
• Contact referral agencies where applicable to assist in recruiting the correct patients
• Complete all protocol and sponsor required training

Laboratory Support

• Manage samples (or liaise with the Laboratory Technician) and arrange collection by the appropriate laboratory as per protocol requirements
• Maintain and record cold chain temperatures
• Assist laboratory staff with testing procedures (HIV, urine, etc) and quality control when required

Study Administration

• Assist Study Coordinators in clinic functions and administrative tasks. Administrative tasks include QC of files, filing of results, calling of patients etc
• Enter and or transcribe research data into case report forms as needed
• Inform Study Coordinators of daily clinic progress
• Participate in conference calls, meetings and training when required
• Assist in inventory, ordering and equipment management

Values fit: Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect ExcellenceSubmit a detailed cover letter, updated CV with certified copy of highest qualification and details of two (2) current contactable referees in a single PDF file by 26 June 2024. Incomplete applications will not be considered.If you are a foreign national applying for this position, please attach a copy of your work permit to your application.Visit the DTHF Career page to view the advert: DTHF Career pageIf you have not heard from us within four weeks after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.We are committed to equity in our employment practices. It is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. We reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified.I understand and accept that by applying for this position, I authorized DTHF to process my personal information in accordance with its internal operational requirements.I further understand that the personal information I disclose to DTHF will be processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act and may include the transferring thereof to third parties for the purposes of verification.This job may be removed before it expires.Desmond Tutu Health Foundation is a child-friendly organization committed to the protection of children.For more information about the organization please visit our website.

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