Professional Research Nurse at Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI)

Introduction    
AHRI Is looking for a dynamic Professional Research Nurse who will be responsible for provide clinical care to research participants enrolled in a COVID Test and treat clinical trial and ensure clinical governance standards are met in line with Good Clinical Practice guidelines.

Specification    
The incumbent is also required to collect and maintain quality data according protocol requirements. The role requires a professional with comprehensive technical knowledge related to clinical trials, who has an efficient and systematic approach, with the capacity to grow, learn and multitask. The position will be based on our Durban site.

Requirements    

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing
• Current registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse
• Valid driver’s License
• Computer Literacy (MS Office –Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Fluency in English and Zulu
• NIMART trained and experienced.

Minimum Experience

• A minimum of 3-year recognizable nursing experience after registration as professional nurse with SANC, of which at least 1 year
• must be experience working in a primary health care clinic.
• Experience in providing HIV/TB and NCD’s treatment and care in a primary health care clinic
• At least one year clinical research experience

Skills Required

• Basic counselling and interviewing skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good problem-solving skills
• Responsiveness, professionalism, supportive and assertive
• Well organised and possession of the ability to plan effectively and efficiently
• Previous clinical research experience e.g. working in a clinical research project
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team, flexible and a good team player

Duration: 9 Months

Closing Date: 3rd, April 2022