Research Professional Study Nurse/data Collector - Pietermaritzburg, South Africa - HSRC Recruitment

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Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

2 weeks ago

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Job Advert Summary:


The professional nurse/data collector will report to the study project manager and project team and site support staff to successfully implement their role.

This position is offered on a
13 month contract.


Minimum Requirements:


Key requirements:


  • Registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council;
  • Minimum 3 year's nursing experience including rapid testing and collection of blood specimens
  • Fluency in isiZulu and English.
  • Relevant knowledge of HIV/AIDS

Preference will be given to applicants with:

  • Research experience
  • 1 year, Code E or similar, unendorsed driver's license;
  • Exposure to data collection on mobile devices
  • Good organizational skills and problemsolving skills
  • The ability to work accurately, independently and in a team
  • Willingness to work after hours and over weekends and in rural communities.

Duties and Responsibilities:


Key Responsibilities:


  • Conduct Informed Consent process
  • Administer study specific questionnaires
  • Perform clinical examinations
  • Conduct point of care assessments and rapid assays from fingerprick;
  • Facilitate sputum collection and nasopharyngeal specimen collection from participants;
  • Conducting venous blood draws on participants;
  • Ensuring biohazardous waste is disposed of according to waste management guidelines;
  • Ensuring safe storage of blood specimens;
  • Adhering to universal precautions during and after blood draws;
  • Providing clients test results in the field;
  • Ensuring accurate record keeping of client information;
  • Carrying out any other activities deemed necessary for the effective and productive functioning of the team.
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