Essential Requirements :
- Nursing Diploma or Degree and current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse
- 2 to 5 years experience in nursing post registration
- Previous research or clinical research experience
- Fluency in English, Afrikaans and /or isiXhosa
- Excellent interpersonal, communication (both verbal and written) and time management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet)
- Valid Drivers license
- Willingness to travel to various CLII research sites within Cape Town
- Ability to work in a team and to foster a collaborative relationship with local clinics and hospitals
- Credit and Criminal Clear
The following will be advantageous: - Interest in Infectious Diseases Research
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) with current GCP certification
- Previous experience working with TB patients, especially drug-resistant TB patients.
- Own reliable transport
- Proficiency in Data Management systems,
Responsibilities include (but not limited to): Coordination of research projects:
- Recruitment of eligible participants for research projects(s)
- Supervision/administration of informed consent
- Administration of all study related activities
- Communication with all relevant study team members (PIs and senior managers)
- Implementation of all relevant study protocols
- Attend regular team meetings.
Clinical:
- Administration of all clinical duties specific to the study protocol: Phlebotomy, routine BP, urine analysis, performing of ECGs
- Coordinate all participant visits specific to the protocol.
- Assisting with pre and post counselling for research participants
Data Collection:
- Oversee/administer all data collection activities (completion of Informed Consent, Case Report Forms)
- Verifying data validity completion of all study related documentation as per protocol and GCP guidelines
- Work closely with the Quality Control to ensure all data queries is resolved.
Assist the Research Nurse Manager
- Maintain accurate records for inventory of clinical stock, equipment, and stock.
- With logistical planning for CLII projects
Finance:
- Oversee/coordinate participant reimbursement,
- Completion of reimbursement logs
Additional Information: - Position will be based in Mowbray
- 6-month Fixed Term Contract
- Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
The University of Cape Town Lung Institute is committed to equity in our employment practices and reserves the right not to appoint. The selection process will be guided by the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the University of Cape Town Lung Institute (Pty) Ltd. *Please Note: This Position is not on UCT Conditions of Service.
