Professional Research Nurse (Somkhele) at Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI)

Description

• AHRI is looking for a dynamic Professional Research Nurse who will be responsible for the implementation of AHRI’s  Clinical Research Strategy under the Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) and its Satellite sites; provide clinical care to research participants and ensure clinical governance standards are met in line with Good Clinical Practice guidelines. 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 incumbent will need to form and maintain relationships with DOH facilities where participants for the study will be recruited. 

Requirements

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications 

• Current registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• NIMART trained and experienced.
• Valid driver’s License and must have been driving for longer than 2 years
• Computer Literacy (MS Office – Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Written and spoken fluency in English and isiZulu

Minimum Experience 

• A minimum of 3 years recognizable nursing experience after registration as professional nurse with SANC, of which at least 1 year must be in a PHC (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
• Basic counselling and interviewing skills.
• Knowledge of and experience in HIV/TB and NCD’s treatment and care.

The applications closing  date is 12 May 2024