Enrolled Nurse JHB (Research Study) _ 2 Months Contract 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.

Minimum Requirements    

• Must have 4yrs relevant expereince
• Enrolled Nurse qualification (with Phlebotomy)
• Registered with SANC
• 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 a bonus
• Familiarity with community-based research principles
• Knowledge and experience in research with key populations, ideally with female sex workers
• Knowledge of harm reduction services ideal
• 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
• Experience in preparing and submitting biological samples to the lab for testing
• Strong focus on quality management and quality improvement processes
• Exceptional attention to detail
• High level written and verbal communication
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills,
• Fluency in English and local language(s) where the study site is located
• Clear criminal record

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Under the supervision of the Professional Nurse Counsellor collection of blood samples through phlebotomy
• Collection of sputum samples
• 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
• Prepare samples for transport
• Follow-up on blood and sputum results as needed
• Filing of participant’s study forms and laboratory results
• Participant follow up for actionable results
• Issuing of educational material and prevention packs
• Support stock control procedures
• Implements and maintains data collection and analysis systems in support of research protocol
• Ensures study data are stored in a secure location with limited access and in compliance with applicable guidelines and standards;
• Implements and continually monitors quality control processes throughout the conduct of the research study and implements corrective action where needed
• Engaged in daily and weekly review of data and study and site related meetings
• Establishes and maintains relationships with participants;
• Establishes and maintains relationships with laboratory and related service providers;
• Completed and supports maintenance of records of research activities, and prepares periodic and ad hoc reports, as required by investigators or administrators;
• Communicates protocol violations or adverse events to line manager;

Skills and Competencies    

• Communication skills – written and verbal
• Organisational Skills
• Innovative and self-motivated
• Discrete and able to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy:
• MS Office suite, use of tablets
• Report writing
• Conducting rapid diagnostic tests