Senior Research Technologist : Study Nurse (R846B) - Closing Date : 29 May 2025

SAMRC; Durban; On-site; ZAR 370 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health research organization is seeking a Snr Research Technologist to support malaria elimination efforts in KwaZulu-Natal. The role involves collecting biological specimens, conducting interviews, and ensuring accurate data documentation. Candidates must be registered nurses with relevant experience, proficient in isiZulu and English. This one-year contract offers a salary of R 369 669 per annum.

Qualifications

• Two years' nursing experience.
• Proven experience in phlebotomy and biological specimen collection.

Responsibilities

• Collect protocol-required specimens (blood) on adults and pediatric participants.
• Conduct participant interviews and administer study questionnaires.
• Capture data using an electronic data capture process.

Skills

Language proficiency in isiZulu

Language proficiency in English

Organizational skills

Education

Registration with South African Nursing Council

Job description

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation's health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.

Snr Research Technologist : Study Nurse

Duration : One-Year Contract

The Malaria Research Group (MRG) aims to support the malaria elimination agenda as set out in the National Department of Health's Malaria Elimination Strategy. The research goals of the MRG are aligned with the national elimination strategy. The Malaria Research Group is looking for Professional Nurses, living in Jozini, KwaZulu-Natal, to work on a dry blood spot sampling study. The Nurses will be responsible for the collection of biological specimens (blood) and perform detailed record keeping in accordance with study protocols. They will also perform general study administrative activities.

Responsibilities :

• Obtain detailed medical history
• Collect protocol-required specimens (blood) on adults and pediatric participants
• Conduct participant interviews and administer study questionnaires
• Make relevant participant referrals to local health care providers as required
• Conduct visits to participants at their place of living.
• Good and accurate documentation including good record keeping
• Capture data using an electronic data capture process
• Conduct regular quality control checks to ensure accuracy of data collection and good data quality
• Carry out research administrative duties.
• Training of participants on self-collection

Core Requirements :

• Registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC)
• Two years' nursing experience
• Proven experience in phlebotomy and biological specimen collection
• Language proficiency in isiZulu and English

Advantageous :

• Previous experience in conducting research trials.
• BLS Training (Basic Life Support)
• Ability to work independently and productively.
• Efficient organizational skills
• Willingness to work outside normal working hours when required.

Terms & Conditions : The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC's Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.

A salary will be R 369 669 per annum, total cost to company.

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