NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES RESEARCH UNIT
(BASED: CAPE TOWN)
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 organization prides itself on six core values: pioneering, partnering, excellence, respect, integrity and citizenship.
Individuals are invited to submit applications in response to the following position:
Enrolled Research Nurse
Permanent Post
The Non-Communicable Diseases Research Unit (NCDRU) 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 allocated sites and/or at the NCDRU research clinic, under the supervision of the project management team. This will include interviewing and collecting biological specimens from research participants, overseeing the duties of fieldworkers as well as administrative duties. This role includes training fieldworkers in anthropometric and other measurements.
Responsibilities:
- Phlebotomy and coordination with laboratory responsible for biochemical analysis
- Screening of blood results and coordination with the necessary 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 management team 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:
- Registered Nurse/ Enrolled Nurse
- Registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC)
- Minimum of 3-years nursing experience.
Added Advantages:
- Registered Nurse/ Enrolled Nurse: 3-year qualification
- 5 to 10 years nursing experience
Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. 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. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended).
A salary in the region of R 401 742.00 per annum, cost-to-company will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.
Closing Date: 31 October 2024
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R 799A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.
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