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SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (SAMRC)
 
ENROLLED RESEARCH NURSE
 
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research.  It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.  The organisation prides itself on three core values: being pioneering, striving for excellence and working collaboratively.
 
The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. Should no feedback be received within 30 days of the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.
 
Vacancy: Enrolled Research Nurse, 12-Month Contract Renewable (Kraaifontein Community Health Centre [CHC])
Unit/Directorate: Non-Communicable Diseases Research Unit
Region: Cape Town

Closing date: 16 February 2021
 
The Non-Communicable Diseases Research Unit is looking for an experienced Enrolled Nurse who is familiar with and has experience in research field work. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the fieldwork at an allocated site/s under the supervision of the project manager and project coordinator. This will include interviewing and collecting biological specimens from research participants, overseeing the duties of field workers as well as administrative duties for the CaDERAL-MOPHADHIV Study, a clinical trial investigating mobile phone text messages as an intervention for patients living with HIV and hypertension.
 
 
Responsibilities:
  • Phlebotomy and coordination with laboratory responsible for biochemical analysis
  • Screening of blood results and coordination with health center staff if referral is necessary
  • Blood centrifugation
  • Adherence to study-specific standard operating procedures, safety recommendations and SAMRC guidelines and policies
  • Meet the study desired sample size and the follow up of participants as required
  • Administration of informed consents and study related electronic data collection
  • Liaising with clinic staff/research team for efficient participant recruitment and data collection
  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality
  • Maintaining a good daily recording system to document field activities and enrolments
  • Share responsibility for clinical equipment and stock.
  • Compiling and submitting weekly reports
  • Maintaining regular contact with the study project manager/coordinator to provide updates on progress and challenges
  • Other duties as assigned by the project management team
  • Assisting research staff members with other tasks, when needed
 
 
Core Requirements:
  • Two-year nursing diploma
  • Registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Enrolled Nurse / Staff Nurse
  • Minimum of 2-years related working experience
  • Understanding of Good Clinical Practice or a valid certificate in Good Clinical Practice
  • Computer literate and experienced in using electronic devices for data collection (tablet, laptop, smart phones)
  • Be fully bilingual, English/Afrikaans or isiXhosa (be able to read, write and communicate fluently)
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of clinic routines and administration
  • Reside near Kraaifontein CHC and be able and willing to use public transport to travel to the CHC. Alternative have own transport to commute to the CHC.
 
Added Advantages:
  • Previous experience working in a research setting, which includes data collection and quality control
  • Project management skills or experience
  • Demonstrate excellent technical and interpersonal skills
  • Be willing to assist project staff in day to day tasks
  • Driver’s license
 


A salary in the region of R193 585 per annum, cost-to-company.
 
In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
 
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R347A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS
 
Visit the following Web Site to complete an online application.  https://forms.gle/nendfY3chbmUQ4WG9

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