RESEARCH NURSE

RESEARCH NURSE

ONE (1) YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT

PHILIPPI VILLAGE (PV)

The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organisation focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa. 

We have fantastic job opportunities across our businesses for talented people wanting to realize their full potential. Could that be you? If so, we invite you to explore the possibility of joining us to play your part in Desmond Tutu Health Foundations’ exciting future.

The Research Nurse will be responsible for day-to-day nursing functions within a research-related environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Nursing Degree or Diploma and Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse 
• At least 2 years nursing experience
• NIMAART trained
• At least 1 year experience in implanon insertion and removal
• Knowledge of study protocol / regulations
• Knowledge of HIV, and Sexually transmitted infections
• Excellent Computer literacy (Ms Office)
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Language proficiency in English and IsiXhosa
• Ability to work well under pressure and to maintain effectiveness during changing conditions
• Ability to work harmoniously with youth of diverse backgrounds and sexual orientation.
• Client focused
• Excellent Administration skills
• Must be able to work as a member of a team and independently
• Attention to detail
• Decision making skills
• Building interpersonal relationships and partnerships
• Good Planning and organising skills
• Stress tolerance
• Resource management
• Able to work later hours including weekends (Required to work on Saturdays; substitute with week days)

Advantageous:

• At least one year experience in a research environment 
• Training in First AID handling
• GCP (Good Clinical Practice) certification
• HSP (Human Subjects Protection) certification
• Previous work experience in HIV research and sexual health or with adolescents
• Working knowledge of an adolescent friendly clinical environment

Responsibilities:

• Providing a welcoming and supportive environment for all participants regardless of age, race, gender or HIV status
• Maintaining strict participant confidentiality
• Providing pre- and post-test  counselling, as well as risk reduction counselling, for clients
• HIV testing
• Pregnancy testing
• Obtaining blood and urine samples, labelling and request relevant test
• PrEP Initiation
• Implant insertion and removal
• Performing other participant care procedures as required
• Entering data on electronic device.
• Communicating with clinics and other NGOs 
• Assist with quality Control (QC) checks

Values fit:  Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence

Submit CV, motivation letter with certified copy of highest qualification and details of three (3) current contactable referees by 02 May 2022. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Visit the DTHF Career page to view the advert DTHF-C033 and apply: