Purpose

• The CCBR is looking for a suitably qualified persons to take on the responsibilities of enrolled study nurse for research projects implemented at the Sweetwaters office.
• The successful candidates will be assigned to multi-year projects to implement and evaluate health interventions to reach identified population groups in the communities designated for the research study.
• The enrolled 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.

Requirements

• Registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the South African Nursing Council;
• Minimum 2 year’s nursing experience including rapid testing and collection of blood specimens

Skills & Competencies

• Fluency in isiZulu and English.
• Relevant knowledge of HIV/AIDS

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct point of care assessments and rapid assays from fingerprick;
• Facilitate sputum collection and naso-pharyngeal specimen collection from participants;
• Conducting venous blood draws on participants;
• Ensuring bio-hazardous 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.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Mobilising participants to receive counselling and testing.
• Recruiting and screening participants to the study

Additional Information

• In delivering 'social science that makes a difference' in South Africa and the region, the Research Programmes of the Human Sciences Research Council initiate and undertake policy-oriented research projects and programmes from its offices in Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria.
• Its public-purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act No.17 of 2008.
• The HSRC aims to attract and retain high-calibre skills and human resources necessary to effectively execute both its mandate to conduct research and to support the strategic intent of the organisation.
• The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of South African Citizens who are black, female, or disabled towards achieving Equity goals.
• The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• Application from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Preference will be given to applicants with:

• 1 year, Code E or similar, unendorsed driver’s license;
• Sound written and verbal communication skills;
• Previous experience with HIV testing and counseling
• Exposure to CD4 and Viral Load result interpretation and feedback
• Exposure to data collection on mobile devices
• Good organizational skills and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work accurately, independently and in a team
• Willingness to work after hours and over weekends and in rural communities.
• Applicants will be required to take a practical skills assessment test as part of the interview process.