Main purpose of the job: To provide best practice data collection, clinical assessments, collection of specimens and care according to protocols and to provide pre- and post-test HIV counselling Location: Wits RHI 22 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Johannesburg Key performance areas: Inform participants about the study Screen potential participants and obtain informed consent according to SOPs Administer study questionnaires / interviews Draw blood/collect biological specimen from participants, conduct basic analysis according to protocol and send samples or specimens to laboratory Conduct physical examinations Provide appropriate health education and adherence counselling where necessary Refer participants to alternative care if necessary Clean and sterilise all used speculum and equipment Supervise the field work team Develop and update study-specific job aides Collect participant data from medical notes and complete CRFs Maintain full clinical records for all participants Maintain an inventory register of drug stocks, laboratory samples, promotional materials and condoms Perform sample related activities such as labelling, storage and collection Compile relevant reports and feedback on all activities Quality control CRFs and other study documents Safekeeping of project assets Facilitate training of staff on study protocol and SOPs Prepare health facilities and communities for data study entry Provide regular updates on the study to key stakeholders Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback Take ownership for driving own career development in attending training and development sessions and relevant meetings Required minimum education and training: Diploma in General Nursing (3-years) Professional Body Registration: South African Nursing Council (SANC) in General Nursing Required minimum work experience: Minimum 1 year Nursing experience in STI/HIV Research Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities: Advanced Diploma in Midwifery or similar will be an advantage Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Experience in a research environment Highly organized 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 Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Must be self-driven work ethic 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: 20 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
