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Research Nurse/Enrolled Nurse: DTTC

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
South Africa
Closing date
May 24, 2018

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Sector
Nursing
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
University and College
Jobseeker Type
Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')

Job Details

Job Title:

Desmond Tutu TB-Centre (DTTC) Temporary Research Nurse/Enrolled Nurse (3 posts)(Post level 12.1)(Contract appointment till 31 December 2018)(Ref. TGB12/165/0518)

The Desmond Tutu TB Centre (DTTC), in collaboration with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, is finalising a research study on HIV prevention. The primary goal of the study is to reduce the number of new HIV infections within targeted geographical areas by providing an HIV prevention package, distributed by community workers and including the early initiation of antiretrovirals. In addition to the primary goal, the study has a number of secondary endpoints. Job purposeThe successful candidates will work in health care facilities in the Cape Metro and Winelands District of the Western Cape Province. Each enrolled nurse will work together with a professional nurse in pairs. The nurses will be responsible for collecting patient level data for participants who have provided written informed consent. All data collection will be done according to strict standard operating procedures.

 

Duties

  • Work closely with the professional nurse and project manager and interact with other members of the DTTC management.Travel to health care facilities in Cape Town and/or the Winelands District.Interact with health facility staff.Work in pairs.Locate participant folders.Complete the participant matching process.Use the specified data collection tool to collect patient level data according to strict standard operating procedures.Perform any other relevant duties.Perform all duties within the context of the Mission, Vision and Values Statement of Stellenbosch University.

 

Job Requirements:

  • Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an enrolled nurse.At least two years’ research experience.A professional work ethic.The ability to work under pressure.Sound interpersonal skills.Good written and oral communication skills.A valid Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate.The ability to speak and write English.

 

Recommendation

  • The ability to speak Xhosa or Afrikaans or both.Computer literacy in MS Word and Excel.A valid driver’s licence and own transport.

 

How To Apply

The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups.The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and e-mail address of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.Apply online by using the "Apply Now" link.The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.Should no feedback be received from the University within four weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.Enquiries regarding job content: Dr S Meehan on 021 938 9763Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Division, Tygerberg Campus on 021 938 9636

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