Jobs Open at Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI)

Overview of duties

• Transport passengers between AHRI Durban and AHRI Somkhele campuses
• Ad hoc driving duties as directed by Fleet Admin Officer or Line Manager
• Pickup / drop off of visitors / staff from / to King Shaka Airport
• Ensures passengers are transported in a safe and courteous manner
• Ensures vehicles are safe, clean, and well maintained
• Admin duties as directed by Fleet Admin Officer or Line Manager
• Coordinates the schedule for major or periodic vehicle maintenance with management and staff to minimize service interruptions
• Participates in any prescribed staff development and training activities associated with personal and service improvements
• Adheres to AHRI Transport Policy.
• Fuelling and car washing of vehicle.

Requirements

• Matric or equivalent
• Must Possess a valid South African Code C1 with PrDP driver’s License with at least 3 years driving experience
• Advance or defensive driving training is an added advantage.
• Possess and maintain a safe driving record with no serious offenses against his/her name.

Minimum experience

• At least 3 years' work experience as a driver
• Previous professional experience or exposure in the transportation of hazardous goods/specimens is an added advantage.
• Previous professional experience in transportation of passengers and high-level delegation is an added advantage.

Application closing date: 12 May 2024

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Overview of Duties

• Conducting GeoMx experiments for collaborative projects.
• Assist with organizing annual training workshops.
• Maintain inventory for all equipment and supplies for the CESORA and be responsible for the GeoMx equipment maintenance.
• Communicating with collaborators regarding their studies.
• Maintaining research records of study activities, including samples and all study related data.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• BSc (Honours) degree in a Biomedical field or related qualification.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a research environment.
• Experience in tissue biology/histology.
• Experience in RNA extraction.
• Experience in next generation sequencing will be an advantage.
• Experience in ordering of reagents and inventory keeping will be an advantage.

Skills Required

• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Accuracy and precision.
• High computer literacy.
• Report writing.
• Must be able to work under pressure.

Applications Closing Date: 17 May 2024

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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