Professional Nurse

CAPRISA Careers; Howick; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare research organization in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a professional nurse to join their clinical research team. The ideal candidate will have a diploma or degree in Nursing and Midwifery, with at least two years of experience in HIV/ARV and phlebotomy. Responsibilities include conducting informed consent, performing clinical examinations, and administering HIV/AIDS counselling. Fluency in English and isiZulu is preferred, along with knowledge of COVID-19 guidelines. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to global health research.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience with HIV/ARV and phlebotomy.
• Experience in conducting physical and pelvic exams.
• Knowledge of COVID-19 infection control guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Informed Consent Process.
• Perform HIV/AIDS counselling and testing.
• Facilitate laboratory results receipt and transcription.

Skills

HIV/AIDS counselling

Phlebotomy

Clinical examinations

Microsoft Office

Fluency in English

Fluency in isiZulu

Education

Diploma or degree in Nursing and Midwifery

Good Clinical Practice Certification

Job description

Job Description

CAPRISA is an award-winning global research organisation located on the campus of the Nelson Mandela School of Medicine in Durban, South Africa and undertakes research in HIV, TB and Covid at four clinical research sites in KwaZulu‑Natal.

CAPRISA’s goal is to undertake globally relevant and locally responsive research that contributes to understanding HIV Vaccines and Pathogenesis, Prevention and Epidemiology, the links between Tuberculosis and AIDS treatment and Covid‑19. CAPRISA is a UNAIDS Collaborating Centre for HIV Research and Policy and is recognised as a DSI‑NRF Centre of Excellence in HIV Prevention and hosts the SAMRC HIV‑TB Pathogenesis and Treatment Unit.

The successful candidate will join the CAPRISA clinical research team based at the Vulindlela Clinical Research Site (Howick Area).

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Nursing and Midwifery, with HIV/AIDS counselling qualification
• Current Registration with South African Nursing Council (as a Professional Nurse)
• At least 2 years HIV/ARV and phlebotomy experience
• Experience with conducting physical exams, pelvic exams, pap smears and genital specimens’ collection.
• Contraceptive provision
• Knowledge, understanding and experience of treatment, care and management of HIV and STIs
• Knowledge and understanding of COVID-19 infection control and prevention guidelines
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Fluency in English and isiZulu preferable
• Research experience (Advantageous)
• Good Clinical Practice Certification (Advantageous)

Competencies

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct Informed Consent Process
• Administer study specific questionnaires
• Perform HIV/AIDS counselling and testing
• Perform Clinical Examinations and sample collection
• Facilitate receipt of laboratory results and transcription onto case report forms