Western Cape: Junior Research Nurse posted by University of Cape Town Lung Institute (Pty) Ltd

April 13, 2026 Jobs in South Africa

University of Cape Town Lung Institute (Pty) Ltd

Western Cape

Medical Representative

Job Description

Minimum Requirements:

Diploma / Degree in Nursing
Registered with SANC
Experience working in paediatrics as a Professional Nurse/Midwife
Additional experience working in Paediatrics and Infectious Diseases would be advantageous
Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
Ability to co-ordinate, multi-task and work under pressure
Strong planning and organising skills
Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
Ability to work as part of a clinical team
Good computer skills, proficient with MS office applications and comfortable with data entry of clinical information on tablets/laptops/desktop computers

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

Administer routine vaccinations
Perform infant and paediatric blood sample collection in accordance with study protocols.
Recruit participants (pregnant mothers and infants) for the Unit’s ongoing observational cohort and clinical trials
Provide nursing care for enrolled participants
Perform study procedures including but not limited to: phlebotomy (in adults, children and infants), and the following procedures in children and infants: urine collection, stool collection, induced sputum and nasopharyngeal aspirate procedures, exhaled breath collection, point-of-care ultrasound, exhaled breath collection and collects SATS, respiratory rate and the collection of demographic information from participants
Support Senior Professional Research Nurse with stock taking, consumables management and ordering, and the maintenance of the emergency trolley
Support Senior Professional Research Nurse with distribution of patient payments for study reimbursement
Look up study test results using TrakCare and other databases as required and ensure results from tests are communicated to appropriate research team members
Perform duty-specific data collection and questionnaire administration with participants
Perform quality control of data using electronic data capturing
Perform other research-related duties as assigned

Additional Information:

Position will be based at Red Cross Children’s Hospital
12-month Fixed Term Contract
Full-Time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Closing Date: 13 March 2026

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY STATEMENT
The University of Cape Town Lung Institute is committed to equity in our employment practices and reserves the right not to appoint. The selection process will be guided by the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the University of Cape Town Lung Institute (Pty) Ltd.

POPIA STATEMENT
Please note that when applying for any position, reference checks will be completed, and personal information defined in the protection of personal information Act 4 of 2013 will be processed. In applying for this position, applicants will be deemed to have consented to such processing as defined in the policy statement.

*Please Note: This Position is not on UCT Conditions of Service.

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About Medical Representative Jobs in Western Cape

As a Medical Representative in the Western Cape, you can expect to work in a dynamic and growing industry that is increasingly important for healthcare provision and pharmaceutical sales. The job market for medical representatives is typically competitive, with many qualified candidates vying for positions in various industries. Generally, medical representatives play a crucial role in promoting pharmaceutical products and services to healthcare professionals, educating them about the benefits and uses of medications.

Typically, salaries for medical representatives in the Western Cape can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, industry sector, and geographic location. While broad ranges are difficult to provide, it is common for early-stage representatives to earn between R400 000 and R600 000 per annum, while more senior professionals may earn upwards of R800 000 or more. However, salaries can fluctuate significantly depending on individual circumstances, and actual figures may be higher or lower than these ranges.

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