Professional Research Nurse at AHRI

The Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) is looking for a dynamic professional research nurse will be responsible for the implementation of AHRI’s clinical research strategy under the Population Intervention Programme (PIP).

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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); 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 position will be based at our Somkhele site.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Diploma or Degree in Nursing
2. Current registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse
3. Valid driver’s License
4. Computer Literacy (MS Office –Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
5. Fluency in English and Zulu
5. NIMART trained and experienced.

Minimum Experience

1. A minimum of 3-year recognizable nursing experience after registration as professional nurse with SANC, of which at least 1 year
must be experience working in a primary health care clinic.
2. Experience in providing HIV/TB and NCD’s treatment and care in a primary health care clinic
3. At least one year clinical research experience

Knowledge and Abilities

1. Knowledge and experience in HIV/TB and NCD’s treatment and care.
2. Knowledge of the ethical principles of human subject’s research
3. Responsiveness, professionalism, supportive and assertive
4. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, flexible and a good team player.
5. Ability to pay close attention to detail

Skills Required

1. Basic counselling and interviewing skills.
2. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Good problem-solving skills
4. Knowledge of and experience in HIV/TB and NCD’s treatment and care
5. Responsiveness, professionalism, supportive and assertive
6. Well organised and possession of the ability to plan effectively and efficiently
7. Previous clinical research experience e.g. working in a clinical research project
8. Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team, flexible and a good team player

Only those candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered. AHRI is fully compliant with South African labour law and is committed to employment equity. This position is open to South African applicants and valid work visa holders.

“As part of AHRI’s COVID-19 mitigation protocols and to increase the safety of our staff, this position has been classified as a high-risk position and as such applicants will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 when applying”

AHRI reserves the right in special circumstances to accept late applications or to extend the above date to facilitate further searches. Furthermore, AHRI reserves the right not to make an appointment. Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date.

Job Closing Date:23/02/2022

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