• Certificate / Degree / Diploma in General Nursing
• 2 – 5 years’ experience in clinical research on multiple projects
• Prior working experience in Paediatrics (or baby clinic)
• Good Clinical Practice Certification (advantageous)
• Keen interest in Research (particularly Allergy, Immunology and Dermatology)
• Computer Literacy (proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic Data Management systems, email, internet)
• Valid Driver’s License (essential)
• Fluency in English and a second language (Afrikaans and / or isiXhosa)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organisational and time management skills

 
Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Management / Co-ordination of study participants
• Screen participants for inclusion into studies using specified inclusion criteria
• Scheduling of participants for clinical examination and follow up (telephone and community visits)
• Perform all delegated study procedures, i.e. vital signs, electrocardiography’s (ECG’s), collect laboratory and pharmacokinetic (PK) biological specimens
• Prepare laboratory specimens for shipping or transporting to laboratory
• Management of participant records: maintain, retrieve and file according to study visits.  This includes laboratory and procedure results
• Maintain applicable study logs (screening, enrolment, participant confidential identification log, AE tracking, etc.)
• Oversee all trial related activities for sites at both UCT Lung institute and Tertiary Cape hospitals where the unit operations
• Interface with non-study routine clinical and nursing staff in hospitals
• Study-related data capture and management
• Perform phlebotomy procedures and insertion of peripheral IV lines (if a nursing applicant)
• Assist with clinic duties in the Allergy Clinic

Additional Information:

• Contract Based
• Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Position based in Mowbray, Cape Town

This is an open-ended advertisement, as we seek to establish a comprehensive database of potential candidates.
We look forward to receiving your application and considering you for the potential Research Nurse role within our organization.

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.

• Nursing Diploma or Degree and current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse
• 2 to 5 years’ experience in nursing post registration
• Previous research or clinical research experience
• Fluency in English, Afrikaans and /or isiXhosa
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (both verbal and written) and time management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet)
• Valid Driver’s license
• Willingness to travel to various CLII research sites within Cape Town
• Ability to work in a team and to foster a collaborative relationship with local clinics and hospitals
• Credit and Criminal Clear

 
The following will be advantageous:

• Interest in Infectious Diseases Research
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) with current GCP certification
• Previous experience working with TB patients, especially drug-resistant TB patients.
• Own reliable transport
• Proficiency in Data Management systems,

 
Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
Coordination of research projects:

• Recruitment of eligible participants for research projects(s)
• Supervision/administration of informed consent
• Administration of all study related activities
• Communication with all relevant study team members (PI’s and senior managers)
• Implementation of all relevant study protocols
• Attend regular team meetings.

Clinical:

• Administration of all clinical duties specific to the study protocol: Phlebotomy, routine BP, urine analysis, performing of ECG’s
• Coordinate all participant visits specific to the protocol.
• Assisting with pre and post counselling for research participants

Data Collection:

• Oversee/administer all data collection activities (completion of Informed Consent, Case Report Form’s)
• Verifying data validity – completion of all study related documentation as per protocol and GCP guidelines
• Work closely with the Quality Control to ensure all data queries is resolved.

Assist the Research Nurse Manager

• Maintain accurate records for inventory of clinical stock, equipment, and stock.
• With logistical planning for CLII projects

Finance:

• Oversee/coordinate participant reimbursement,
• Completion of reimbursement logs

 

Additional Information:

• Position will be based in Mowbray
• 6-month Fixed Term Contract
• Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
 
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.
 
*Please Note: This Position is not on UCT Conditions of Service.