Enrolled Research Nurse

Essential Requirements

• Certificate in Enrolled Nursing and current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an Enrolled Nurse
• 3 to 5 years experience in Clinical research on Multiple projects
• 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)
• Excellent phlebotomy skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Detail-orientated
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain the integrity of research studies.
• Open-minded and always willing to learn
• Flexible; able and willing to make changes to work schedule to meet the demands of the company
• Willingness to travel to various CLII research sites within Cape Town
• Ability to work in a team and independently 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.
• Valid Drivers license (advantageous) and own reliable transport
• Proficiency in Data Management systems

Responsibilities include (but not limited to): Participant recruitment, enrolment and retention:

• Recruitment of eligible participants for research projects(s) • Administration of informed consent and all study related activities • Providing support and education to participants regarding the study • Assist the coordinator to monitor trial related activities, i.e. enrolment, recruitment and randomization processes • Ensure relevant data is collected from source documentation i.e. copies of Identity documents, birth certificates etc. Clinical:

• Screen participants for inclusion into the study using specified inclusion and exclusion criteria
• Scheduling of participants for clinical examination and follow up
• Arrange participant transport and arrange and book participants follow up visits and telephone calls.

• Ensure that the necessary documents are available and ready for each study visit.
• Ensure that results are received and seen by the Investigators and ensure that abnormal results are followed up as requested.
• Monitoring trial related activities, before, during and after the trial
• Obtain participant specimen samples i.e. perform phlebotomy, collecting urine and saliva
• Completing Point of care test i.e. Rapid test for Pregnancy, Re

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