Research Nurse

Ajpersonnel; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A health research organization in Durban seeks a qualified Clinical Research Nurse to conduct assessments and manage data collection for clinical studies. Essential qualifications include a Diploma in General Nursing and registration with the South African Nursing Council. The role involves recruitment, clinical examinations, and maintaining documentation. This is a fixed-term contract position until December 2026, providing an opportunity to contribute to impactful health research.

Qualifications

• Registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC) is required.
• Diploma in Primary Health Care or similar will be an advantage.
• Dispensing license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct participant recruitment and screening.
• Administer clinical assessments and collect data.
• Maintain organized records and documentation.
• Provide health education and adherence counseling.

Skills

Clinical Research

FDA Regulations

Data Collection

GCP

Infusion Experience

Phlebotomy

Clinical Trials

Pediatrics Experience

Qualitative Research Interviewing

Research Experience

Nursing

Epic

Education

Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery

Diploma in Primary Health Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About WITS MRU:

• WITS MRU is a division of the Wits Health Consortium under the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of the University of the Witwatersrand
• We are committed to supporting the millennium development goals aimed at gender equity maternal and child health and combatting HIV
• These guide our work which focuses on sexual and reproductive health with research being conducted in PrEP microbicides barrier methods service integration and contraception
• We conduct clinical behavioural operations and implementation science research and support health systems strengthening including capacity building and technical support

Main Purpose of the Job:

• To provide best practice data collection clinical assessments comprehensive counselling and management collection of specimens and care according to protocols.
• To screen and enrol participants into the study and to conduct
• on-going follow-up based on the research protocols

Location:

• WITS MRU Durban - The Atrium Peter Mokaba Ridge Road Overport Durban

Key performance areas:

• Recruitment and screening
• Conduct physical examinations and clinical assessments
• Collect participant data from medical notes and complete CRFs
• Maintenance of records/documents
• Provide appropriate health education and adherence counselling where necessary
• Clinical and study administration

Required minimum education and training:

• Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery
• A valid drivers license
• Microsoft Office computer literacy is essential

Professional body registration:

• Registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC)

Desirable additional education work experience and personal abilities:

• Diploma in Primary Health Care or similar will be an advantage
• Dispensing license
• Certification in good clinical practice (GCP)
• Ordered and systematic with strict compliance to protocols
• Be tactful respectful and maintain confidentiality
• Good administrative skills together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines

Please note that this position is a Fixed Term Contract until 31 December 2026

TO APPLY:

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above you may submit a detailed updated CV.
• Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions.
• This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL.
• However you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• Closing date: 14 January 2026
• Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date.

Please note:

• WHC in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
• AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

Required Experience: Contract

Key Skills Clinical Research,FDA Regulations,Data Collection,GCP,Infusion Experience,Phlebotomy,Clinical Trials,Pediatrics Experience,Qualitative Research Interviewing,Research Experience,Nursing,Epic

Employment Type : Contract

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1