Professional Nurse (Post Level 10.1) - Ref. TGB12/140/0626 at Stellenbosch University

Purpose of the position

• Ensuring accurate and effective project activities and providing supervisory, clinical and administrative support to the study team and study clinician.

Duties/Pligte

• Screening and recruiting eligible participants according to study protocol.
• Conducting informed consent procedures in accordance with ethical and regulatory requirements.
• Performing clinical assessments as per the study protocol.
• Collecting sputum, blood and other study samples, and organising for transport of samples to relevant laboratories.
• Administering research questionnaires and collecting study data.
• Ensuring adherence to study protocols and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
• Maintaining accurate and complete study documentation.
• Supporting participant follow-up and retention activities.
• Performing quality control on all study documents and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Tracing participants by means of home and clinic visits and telephonic contact.
• General administration, stock and inventory of project supplies.
• Conducting telephonic study visits and retention calls.
• Performing all duties within the context of the mission, vision and values statement of Stellenbosch University.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes

• Registered Professional Nursing qualification.
• Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection certification.
• Current valid professional registration with the relevant regulatory body (SANC).
• At least three years' phlebotomy/sample collection experience in children/adolescents.
• Three years' experience working in the research environment or in health care facilities.
• Previous clinical research experience working with lung health in adolescents.
• Excellent computer literacy with sound knowledge of email, MS Word, and MS Teams.
• Willingness to travel between health facilities independently to conduct recruiting activities.
• The ability to speak English and, additionally, either isiXhosa OR Afrikaans.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours when needed.
• Administration skills and an organised, motivated approach to work.
• A valid driver's licence, and driving experience in various communities in the Cape Metropole.
• Excellent phlebotomy and sample collection skills.
• Recruitment skills.
• The ability to work within a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Highly organised.

Closing Date: 29-Jun-2026