ENROLLED NURSE

ENROLLED NURSE

PERMANENT

MASIPHUMELELE

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 main purpose for this role is to take responsible for Day-to-Day nursing functions within a research-related environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 with a Nursing Tertiary Qualification and Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)  as an Enrolled Nurse
• At least 1 -2 years nursing experience in a primary healthcare environment
• Computer literacy with sound knowledge of email, word processing and internet
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and to maintain effectiveness during changing conditions
• Ability to work harmoniously with youth of diverse backgrounds
• Client focused
• Ability to work in a team and to be able to foster a collaborative relationship with local clinics and hospitals
• Must be detail orientated
• Ability to work independently
• Willing to work with COVID positive participants

Advantageous:

• 1 year research experience
• Knowledge of HIV and research
• Training in contraception
• Working knowledge of an adolescent friendly clinical environment
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate
• Human Subject Protection (HSP) Certificate
• Xhosa speaking

Responsibilities:

• Providing a client focused youth friendly sexual and reproductive health service
• Maintaining strict client confidentiality
• HIV, STI and pregnancy testing
• Assist in maintaining good clinic flow
• Assist Study Coordinators in day to day clinic functions
• Inform Study Coordinator of daily clinic progress
• Keeping accurate statistics of client visits
• Perform phlebotomy
• Providing pre- and post-test counselling, as well as risk reduction counselling, for clients
• Obtaining blood and tissue samples and processing them as required
• Conducting study procedures including contraception, participant diaries etc.
• Performing other client care procedures as required
• Entering data on case report forms and processing
• Performing Quality Control (QC) checks on CRFs and source documents
• Ordering stock
• Laboratory support
• Perform all required medical observations for physical examinations
• Perform accurate and rigorous specimen labelling
• Assist to ensure rapid and efficient processing of samples to the designated laboratory
• Maintain accurate record keeping in phlebotomy room
• Assist with recording and maintaining cold chain temperatures in phlebotomy area
• Assist with checking crash cart contents on a monthly basis
• Assist in liaising with Pharmacist regarding supply and management of Family Planning (FP) and STI drugs
• Ensure familiarity with local counselling testing and referral guidelines
• Perform the weekly visits and administer the investigational product (IP) to the study participants as per the protocol, and instructions from Research Nurse, Pharmacist and/or Medical Officer
• Oversee participant visits and ensure participants move through all study procedures efficiently
• Assist with screening, consenting, enrolment and follow-up of participants at participating schools including home visits if required
• Perform participant interviews and counselling as per protocol requirements
• Attend necessary training when required
• Participate in conference calls when necessary

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 closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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