Senior Research Technologist: Study Nurse (R846B) at The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)

Responsibilities:

• Obtain detailed medical history
• Collect protocol-required specimens (blood) on adults and pediatric participants
• Conduct participant interviews and administer study questionnaires
• Make relevant participant referrals to local health care providers as required
• Conduct visits to participants at their place of living.
• Good and accurate documentation including good record keeping
• Capture data using an electronic data capture process
• Conduct regular quality control checks to ensure accuracy of data collection and good data quality
• Carry out research administrative duties.
• Training of participants on self-collection

Core Requirements:

• Nursing diploma
• Registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC)
• Two years’ nursing experience
• Proven experience in phlebotomy and biological specimen collection
• Intermediate level computer literacy
• Language proficiency in isiZulu and English

Advantageous:

• Previous experience in conducting research trials.
• BLS Training (Basic Life Support)
• Ability to work independently and productively.
• Efficient organizational skills
• Willingness to work outside normal working hours when required.