The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) is Hiring Two(2) Enrolled Nurses
- DEADLINE: 20 June 2024
- SALARY/STIPEND: Not Specified
- DURATION: Not Specified
- LOCATION: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Duties
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 12-month contract.
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 collected 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
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Requirements for Eligibility
- Matric
- 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 and vaccine administration
- Fluency in isiZulu and English.
- Relevant knowledge of HIV/AIDS
- Preference will be given to applicants with:
- 1 year, Code E or similar, unendorsed driver’s license;
- Research experience;
- Good clinical practice certification;
- Available in no more than 2 weeks from date of appointment;
- 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.
About The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC)
The Human Sciences Research Council of South Africa is Africa’s largest dedicated social science and humanities research agency and policy think tank.
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