Research Nurse - Phillipi Villlage at Desmond Tutu Health Foundation

Requirements

• Nursing Diploma or Degree with active South African Nursing Council (SANC) registration as a Registered Nurse
• NIMART trained
• Sexual and reproductive health certificate (including implant insertion and removal)
• Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification nursing experience
• Experience working with adolescents and young people in a clinical or community setting
• Fluency in English and isiXhosa and/or Afrikaans
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office and data systems)
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing service delivery environments
• Strong client-centred approach
• Good administrative and organisational skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• High level of attention to detail
• Valid driver’s licence
• Willingness to travel across sites and work flexible hours, including weekends when required

Advantageous:

• At least one-year experience in a clinical research or implementation science environment
• Experience in HIV prevention programmes, including PrEP delivery
• Experience with long-acting injectable therapies
• Dispensing certificate / Licence
• CNP qualification
• GCP certification
• Experience working in community-based or mobile health services `

Responsibilities:

• Provide youth-friendly, integrated sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and HIV prevention services within REACH delivery platforms (facility, community, and mobile)
• Oversee recruitment, screening, and enrolment of eligible participants in line with programme and protocol requirements
• Manage participant care and follow-up across the full-service cascade, including retention and continuity of care
• Conduct HIV testing and counselling in accordance with national guidelines
• Initiate and manage oral PrEP, long-acting injectable PrEP (lenacapavir), and ART as per guidelines and protocol
• Perform clinical assessments, including eligibility screening, adverse event monitoring, and ongoing risk assessment
• Oversee quality control (QC) processes for HIV testing and other clinical procedures
• Provide STI screening, treatment, and follow-up, and ensure accurate documentation in the data system
• Deliver a range of contraceptive services and SRH interventions
• Maintain strict client confidentiality and adhere to ethical and regulatory requirements
• Perform required clinical procedures, including specimen collection (blood and other samples) and point-of-care testing
• Conduct study-specific procedures in accordance with the REACH protocol and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Liaise with laboratories to resolve queries and ensure accuracy of results and data
• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely data capture using electronic case report forms (eCRFs) and relevant electronic data systems
• Maintain high data quality through routine review, query resolution, and adherence to data management procedures
• Perform QC checks on source documents, eCRFs, and study records
• Ensure proper filing and maintenance of study documentation in line with GCP and audit requirements
• Monitor participant appointments, support follow-up systems, and contribute to tracing of missed visits where required
• Support implementation of digital tools (e.g., appointment tracking and follow-up systems) where applicable
• Requisition medical supplies and ensure appropriate stock management and control
• Supervise and support junior staff (e.g., HCT counsellors), including performance management and training needs identification
• Provide ongoing mentorship and feedback to staff to improve service quality and compliance
• Compile and contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual programme reports
• Participate in programme monitoring, quality improvement, and implementation activities
• Perform any additional clinical or programme-related duties as required