Port Elizabeth: Research Nurse Co-ordinator posted by University of Cape Town Lung Institute (Pty) Ltd

About the Role

The University of Cape Town Lung Institute (Pty) Ltd is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Research Nurse Co-ordinator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating research studies in pediatric patients with tuberculosis, performing clinical procedures, and maintaining high standards of quality control.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing screening for studies in hospital wards of possible TB participants
• Performing enrolment of participants into studies including study questionnaires and clinical procedures
• Performing clinical procedures such as phlebotomy, TB skin tests, mouth & nasal swabs, induced sputum, nasopharyngeal swabs etc.
• Maintaining inventory of study consumables for clinical care and investigations (to prevent stock outs)
• Preparing weekly and monthly statistics for study reports
• Oversight of study research counsellor

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing
• SANC registration as a Professional/Registered Nurse
• 5-10 years’ experience in Paediatric and Adolescent clinical work
• Previous experience working with paediatric patients with tuberculosis (TB)
• Phlebotomy skills in children
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Excel, Word), smartphone literacy
• Oral, written, and reading fluency in English

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing

Salary & Benefits

12-month Fixed Term Contract. Full-Time (40 hours per week; Monday to Friday)