Contract Jobs 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

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Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy with Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a pharmacist
• At least 2 years working experience as a Research Pharmacist
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification
• Stock management skills and experience
• Excellent Computer literacy (Ms. Office)
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to use own initiative and facilitate change
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong decision making and problem solving
• Work Standards
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrable team player capabilities
• Ability to interact with all stakeholders at various levels in the organization
• Willing to work at Philippi Village Area

Advantageous

• Warehouse experience

Responsibilities:

• Pharmacy Regulatory Compliance – assist with development, implementation and maintenance of Pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures and Establishment Plans according to international regulatory standards; ensure that the pharmacy is in compliance with all applicable legislation
• Concomitant medication management, medication is handled according to SA Pharmacy Council and SAHPRA requirements  
• Investigational Product (IP) Management – study protocol is managed and distributed according to protocol
• Record Management – records are accurately and timeously captured according to study protocols

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Requirements

• A Diploma or Degree in Nursing (General or Community)
• Active registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)
• At least 2-3 years of working experience as a Nurse
• Knowledge of HIV and TB
• Knowledge of study protocols / regulations
• Excellent computer literacy with sound knowledge of email, Excel, Word processing and Internet
• Excellent ability to build interpersonal relationships
• Strong planning and organising ability
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and to maintain effectiveness during changing conditions
• Ability to work harmoniously with people of diverse backgrounds and sexuality
• Client-focused
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to foster a collaborative relationship with participants
• Must be detail orientated
• Strong organizational skills, including time management and multi-tasking skills
• Administration skills
• Maintaining strict client confidentiality
• Preference will be given to candidates residing in or near Masiphumelele, Fish Hoek, or Muizenberg due to operational requirements
• Valid driver’s license (Code B)

Advantageous:

• 1-2 year’s nursing experience in primary healthcare clinic
• Fluency in IsiXhosa 
• Current valid GCP certification

Responsibilities:

• Manage the scheduled screening, consenting, enrolment and follow-up of participants including home visits, if required
• Participate in research studies including recruitment and enrolment, day-to-day management of study procedures, capturing data queries from monitoring
• Working across several studies
• Conduct all work in compliance with internationally recognized ethical and good clinical practice standards
• Assist study coordinator in clinic functions and administrative tasks. Administrative tasks include QC of files, filing of results, calling of patients etc
• Refer all relevant queries to study coordinator
• Conducting phlebotomy and specimen processing
• Perform all clinical observations and procedures as required by research protocols and on request from study coordinator (e.g. draw blood, swabs, vital signs)
• Identify potential volunteers from database and discussion groups
• Perform participant interviews and counselling as per protocol requirements
• Transcribe research data into case report forms as needed
• Inform study coordinator of daily clinic progress
• Manage samples (or liaise with the Laboratory Technician) as per protocol requirements
• Maintain and record cold chain temperatures
• Assist laboratory staff with testing procedures and quality control when required
• Ensure that all samples are collected by the respective laboratories before close of business and leaving site
• Assist in transporting participants between clinics and research site
• Ensure all clinical areas and equipment are maintained in good order
• Check medical waste boxes and bins and arrange collection thereof
• Provide participants with advice and guidance on basic medical conditions
• Oversee participant visits and ensure participants move through all study procedures efficiently
• Participate in conference calls, meetings and training when required
• Assist in inventory, ordering and equipment management
• Manage all participant reimbursements

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Requirements

• MSc in a basic biomedical science, Master of Public Health or medical degree 
• 3- 5 years’ experience in HIV vaccine and/or HIV prevention research
• 3- 5 years’ experience as a clinical project manager of research studies and research teams
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice guidelines and clinical trial site processes is essential
• Demonstrated leadership and people-management experience
• Budget/grant management skills
• Excellent ability to build interpersonal relationships and partnerships
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Excellent scientific writing and communication skills (English written and verbal)
• High personal integrity, resilience, and attention to detail
• Strong planning, organization and reporting skills

Advantageous:

• PhD in a related speciality
• Strong research focus and a publication record
• Experience with vaccine investigational products or immunogenicity studies
• Experience in scientific and grant writing
• Competence in data management, biostatistics and data interpretation
• Familiarity with funding agency and sponsor reporting requirements

Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate and oversee the implementation of an ambitious HIV vaccine programme
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting on study progress
• Manage key project staff members ensuring deliverables are met
• HIV vaccine trial implementation and oversight
• Support other HIV prevention projects, including on STIs and HIV cure
• Assist the study principal investigators and project leads with preparing reports for funders and regulators and scientific publications 
• Maintain relationships with all key stakeholders responsible for project delivery