Research Nurse - Department of Internal Medicine - Faculty of Health Sciences (Contract) at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be expected to provide comprehensive high-level administrative support in the Division of Infectious diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, which will include, but is not limited to;

• Identifying potential participants for TB studies (cough evaluation study, point of care device study);
• Discussing the study details with participants;
• Obtaining voluntary informed consent according to GCP principles;
• Ensuring that all study procedures are understood by patients;
• Data collection form - completing demographic and clinical details from patient records;
• Performing phlebotomy to obtain specimens- performing blood draws and sampling collection in correct tubes in a sterile fashion;
• Performing LIT and PSP point of care tests;
• Following up on study participants;
• Study administration;
• Checking accuracy of source files;
• Following up on patient results;
• Ensuring informed consent forms are filed and stored appropriately;
• Disposal of medical waste in appropriate containers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Nursing Science (Education and Administration) 
• Good Clinical practice (GCP) certification
• Current registration as a Nurse with the South African Nursing Council