Enrolled Research Nurse at University of Cape Town

Essential Requirements:

• Certificate in Enrolled Nursing and current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an Enrolled Nurse
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in Clinical research on Multiple projects
• Fluency in English, Afrikaans and /or isiXhosa
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (both verbal and written) and time management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet)
• Excellent phlebotomy skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Detail-orientated
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain the integrity of research studies.
• Open-minded and always willing to learn
• Flexible; able and willing to make changes to work schedule to meet the demands of the company
• Willingness to travel to various CLII research sites within Cape Town
• Ability to work in a team and independently and to foster a collaborative relationship with local clinics and hospitals
• Credit and Criminal Clear

The following will be advantageous:

• Interest in Infectious Diseases Research
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) with current GCP certification
• Previous experience working with TB patients, especially drug-resistant TB patients.
• Valid Driver’s license (advantageous) and own reliable transport
• Proficiency in Data Management systems

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

Participant recruitment, enrolment and retention:

• Recruitment of eligible participants for research projects(s)
• Administration of informed consent and all study related activities
• Providing support and education to participants regarding the study
• Assist the coordinator to monitor trial related activities, i.e. enrolment, recruitment and randomization processes
• Ensure relevant data is collected from source documentation i.e. copies of Identity documents, birth certificates etc.

Clinical:

• Screen participants for inclusion into the study using specified inclusion and exclusion criteria
• Scheduling of participants for clinical examination and follow up
• Arrange participant transport and arrange and book participants follow up visits and telephone calls.
• Ensure that the necessary documents are available and ready for each study visit.
• Ensure that results are received and seen by the Investigators and ensure that abnormal results are followed up as requested.
• Monitoring trial related activities, before, during and after the trial
• Obtain participant specimen samples i.e. perform phlebotomy, collecting urine and saliva
• Completing Point of care test i.e. Rapid test for Pregnancy, Retroviral status, other
• Coordinate transportation of biomedical samples to the relevant laboratories
• Complete laboratory specimen transfer/transport logs.
• Administering medications or treatments as per the study protocol and under supervision of the Registered Nurse
• Monitoring vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, temperature). 

Study Administration, Collection and Management:

• Maintain applicable study logs (screening, enrolment, Participant Confidential Identification log, AE tracking, etc.).
• Maintain record of all communications as required.
• Ensure all study procedures and tests are properly documented in source according to ICH GCP guidelines.
• Assist with participant record management
• Collecting and documenting data on case report forms (CRFs). 
• After trial ensure all data collected and filed away in correct order
• Entering data into electronic databases
• Performing quality control checks on data to ensure accuracy. 
• Assist Coordinator with administrative duties relating to regulatory functions
• Maintain accurate records for inventory of clinical stock, equipment, material and supplies

Ad-hoc Duties

• Assist with participant reimbursement and petty cash management i.e. submission of receipts, collecting of petty cash etc.
• Assist with archiving and any other research-related duties as required