Enrolled Nurse - Ehlanzeni at TB HIV Care

Purpose of the position:

The Research Study Enrolled Nurse will support study implementation, including biological sampling and on-site testing, support for referrals, under supervision of a Professional Nurse.  This will be part of a biobehavioural survey among female sex workers

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 / matric
• Enrolled Nurse qualification
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience
• Registration with SANC as an Enrolled Nurse
• Familiarity with community-based research principles
• Knowledge and experience in research with key populations, ideally with female sex workers a bonus
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and STI screening, diagnosis and management, including pre-exposure prophylaxis
• Experience in conducting, interpreting and counselling people using HIV and other rapid diagnostic tests
• Experience in obtaining patient blood and sputum samples as well as preparing and submitting biological samples to the lab for testing
• Strong focus on quality management and quality improvement processes
• Recognized counselling certificate, Certified to conduct finger prick testing will be ideal
• Certification in and demonstrated understanding of Good Clinical Practice and related codes and laws applicable to the conduct of human subjects’ research in South Africa will be an advantage
• Fluent in isiTswana, isiZulu, English or any other South African languages
• Clear criminal record

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Collection of sputum and blood samples through phlebotomy
• Performing rapid point of care tests (HIV, viral hepatitis B & C, recency, p24 and syphilis)
• Preparation of Dry Blood Spot and Plasma Separation Card samples
• Referral for services; initiation or onsite referral for PrEP and ART initiation, STI treatment; HBV vaccination
• Issuing of educational material and prevention packs
• Support stock control procedures
• Filing of participant’s study forms and laboratory results and capturing into a application
• Implement and maintain data collection and analysis systems in support of research protocol
• Ensure study data is stored in a secure location with limited access and in compliance with applicable guidelines and standards
• Implement and continually monitor quality control processes throughout the conduct of the research study and implement corrective action where needed
• Engage in daily and weekly review of data and study and site related meetings
• Establish and maintain relationships with participants and service providers
• Complete and support maintenance of records of research activities and prepares periodic and ad hoc reports
• Communicate protocol violations or adverse events to line manager

Skills and Competencies    

• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Computer literacy and IT skills
• Problem-solving
• Stakeholder management
• Excellent organisational and administration skills
• Reporting and statistics