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 counseling Location: 7 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Shandukani Research Centre (CRS) Key performance areas: Inform participants about the study Obtain informed consent according to SOPs and screen potential participants Conduct pre and post HIV Test Counselling (if needed) Draw blood from participants, process samples as required and send samples or specimens to laboratory Obtain vital signs and conduct special investigations e.g. ECG, Rapids etc. Administer study questionnaires/interviews Inform participants of test results, as required Provide appropriate health education and counselling where necessary Refer participants to alternative care if necessary Take responsibility for the Emergency Contact Research cell phone, during delegated time period Taking of the minutes for weekly research team meetings Ensure labs are printed, converted, graded and reviewed by an investigator prior to CRF completion, according to SOPs Collect participant data from medical notes and complete CRFs Maintain full clinical records for all participants Maintain an inventory of laboratory samples Perform sample related activities such as but not limited to labelling, storage, collection and completion of DCFs Compile relevant reports and feedback on all activities Quality control CRFs and other study documents Required minimum education and training Diploma in General Nursing (3 years) A valid drivers license Required minimum work experience Minimum 1 year nursing experience in HIV or TB Professional body registration South African Nursing Council (SANC) in General Nursing, Community, Psychiatry and Midwifery Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities: Diploma in Primary Health Care or similar will be an advantage Certification in Good Clinical Practice Experience in a research environment 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 Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Sound work ethic 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 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: 4 July 2025 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

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