Job Description

Additional information:

• 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
• It currently manages a number of clinical trials and research projects
• As part of ongoing core and nested work, the Division seeks to appoint a qualified Research Nurse to participate in a number of vital roles and assist in realizing the vision of the Division

Main purpose of the job:

• The Research Nurse will facilitate and aid in the recruitment and follow-up of patients which will require the nurse to work flexibly to ensure the successful working of the trials
• They will also act as a patient advocate providing support and assistance as required and assistance as required

Location:

• Cape Town: Groote Schuur, Mitchell's Plain and Khayelitsha Hospitals, and associated clinics

Key performance areas:

• Conduct any pre-study entry nursing evaluation for potential participants & offer clinical care to study participants
• Ensure that patients who need referral to other health care services are duly referred
• Obtain participant's informed consent before commencement of any study related activities
• Assist with the follow-up of participants, including conducting follow-up visits at their homes when necessary
• Maintain confidentiality of all participants' study information
• Carry out planned care as required by the Effect study protocol without direct supervision
• Assist in all clinical aspects of the study, including venipuncture, cannulation, blood or urine sample processing for point-of-care testing, drug administration and clinical observation when necessary
• Record accurately all data obtained throughout the study and maintain all data and case report forms, both paper and electronic
• Contribute to the day-to-day management of the trials, ensuring compliance with international standards of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• 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
• 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
• Ensure the data collection process is enhanced for quality with quality control measures in place
• Ensure the recruitment/accrual targets are being met and patient study visits are complete and on time
• Follow proper source documentation procedures
• Identify challenges to study implementation and reporting to the Study MO, Site PI, Trial Ops Manager and Senior Research Clinician on a regular basis

Required minimum education and training:

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing or an Enrolled Nurse qualification
• Registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC)

Required minimum work experience:

• 1 year nursing experience in clinical trials

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

• Certification in good clinical practice and HIV Management
• 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

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
• Please Apply Online.
• 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: 02 July 2024.
• Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
• 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.
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

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