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

• Degree / Diploma in General Nursing
• Minimum 2 years’ general nursing experience (post community service)
• Clinical assessment, phlebotomy, and vaccination experience
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certification advantageous
• Fluency in English and a second language (Afrikaans and/or isiXhosa)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organisational, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary Research team

This isn’t just nursing; you’ll play a key role in advancing groundbreaking clinical research focused on improving health outcomes in communities affected by infectious and public health diseases.
 
? What you’ll own:

• Conduct informed consent and perform protocol-required clinical procedures in line with study requirements
• Provide pregnancy and contraception assessment and counselling, HIV pre- and post-test counselling, risk-reduction guidance, and adherence support
• Perform clinical assessments including vital signs, symptom review, specimen collection (urine, blood, vaginal swabs), and administration and monitoring of study drugs/vaccinations
• Conduct point-of-care testing including pregnancy tests, urinalysis, HIV, haemoglobin, and glucose testing
• Collaborate with laboratory staff regarding sample processing and storage according to protocol requirements
• Ensure accurate data documentation in compliance with GCP standards and assist with data entry and query resolution
• Perform quality control checks on participant files in accordance with SOPs
• Support study and site administration including stock control, ordering of consumables and laboratory kits, infection control, and biohazard waste management
• Maintain fully stocked clinic rooms and emergency trolley readiness
• Assist with clinic bookings and participant flow to ensure efficient site operations
• Attend meetings and required training sessions and maintain access to study management systems
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders across multiple platforms

 ? Role Information:

• Fixed Term Contract (12 Months)
• Monday to Friday | 40 hours per week
• Based in Khayelitsha

  Closing Date: 17 June 2026
 
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you haven’t heard from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
 
? EMPLOYMENT EQUITY STATEMENT
We are committed to equitable employment practices and diversity in the workplace. Appointments will be made in accordance with the University of Cape Town Lung Institute’s Employment Equity Plan.
 
? POPIA STATEMENT
Your personal information will be processed in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and used solely for recruitment purposes, including reference checks. By applying, you consent to this process.
 
*Please Note: This Position is not on UCT Conditions of Service.