hst.org.za Research Nurse : Health Systems Trust

Company Name : Health Systems Trust
Job Title : Research Nurse
Department : Health
Location : Durban
Closing Date : 8 November 2016

Website : https://www.hst.org.za/Pages/Careers.aspx

Research Nurse :

Purpose :
** Health Systems Trust (HST) wishes to appoint a Research Nursefor the Females Rising through Education Support and Health (FRESH) project based in uMlazi, KwaZulu-Natal.

Related / Similar Service : ukwazi.co.za

** FRESH is a basic science research study that aims to characterise the immune response in the earliest stages of acute HIV infection (AHI), combined with a skills development programme.
** This is a fixed-term contract position, renewable based on funding.

Key Responsibilities:
** Ensure that all research study activities and sampling comply with human subjects research as outlined in ethics/IRB protocols
** Perform twice-weekly RNA PCR monitoring of HIV-negative study participants through finger-prick blood collection

** Notify the Principal Investigator (PI) when a new acute HIV infection (AHI) is identified. Maintain close communication through the entire process, requesting assistance/presence when needed
** Collect blood, mucosal and rectal swab samples on all study participants in accordance with the approved protocol
** Transport blood and mucosal samples to the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) HIV Pathogenesis Programme (HPP) lab
** Dispense early antiretroviral treatment (ART) and document the drugs dispensed, noting their expiry date, lot number, the number of pills dispensed, etc.

** Counsel new acutely infected participants on issues related to AHI and educate them on importance of ART adherence
** Perform and accurately document clinical examinations and history-taking
** Review lab results (Hb, FBC, VL, CD4, STI, pregnancy, Pap smear, etc.) on the day received and communicate the results to study participants
** Identify any abnormalities and discuss with the Principal Investigator
** Maintain thorough and accurate documentation and record-keeping, ensuring that all visit forms are filled completely and correctly

** Manage the data-clarification form process
** Ensure confidentiality and data security
** Monitor performance of clinical and counselling staff and communicate observations to the Programme Manager and PI for the purpose of performance reviews and disciplinary feedback
** Create an on-call roster for FRESH staff (staff nurse or other lay staff) and review the roster with the Programme Manager.

Requirements :
Qualifications and experience :
** Professional Nurse with current SANC (South African Nursing Council) registration
** Minimum of five years’ experience in general nursing

** Minimum of two years’ clinical research experience
** Experience in implementing clinical research protocols
** Experience in HIV/AIDS care and support
** Strong knowledge of HIV infection, risk factors and disease progression.

Competencies :
** Excellent team leader and mentor
** Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
** Ability to work well under pressure and with a team
** A valid driver’s licence.

Remuneration :
** A salary package commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications will be offered.

Applications/Enquiries :
** Interested applicants should forward a detailed CV, stating the position applied for, together with the names and contact details (telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three contactable referees, to hr AT hst.org.za.

Please Note :
** Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of all qualifications and identity documents.
** Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

** E-mail users are requested to set the delivery option of their message on both “Return Receipt” and “Confirm Delivery”.
** Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
** All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to reference and credential checks.
** If you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
** HST reserves the right to not fill this position.

Physical Address :
Durban (Head-office)
34 Essex Terrace, Westville 3630
Postal Address:
PO Box 808, Durban 4000, South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)31 266 9090
Fax: +27 (0)31 266 9199