Main purpose of the job :
- To provide best practice, data collection, clinical assessments, collection of specimens and care, according to different study protocols and to provide pre- and post-test HIV counselling
Location :
7 Esselen Street, HillbrowKey performance areas :
Assist with staff training (and retraining) where error trends are identifiedInform participants about the studyObtain informed consent according to SOPs and screen potential participantsDraw blood from participants, process samples as required and send samples or specimens to laboratoryObtain vital signs and conduct special investigations e.g., ECG, Rapids etcAdminister study questionnaires / interviewsInform participants of test results, as requiredProvide appropriate health education and counselling where necessaryRefer participants to alternative care if necessaryTake responsibility for the Emergency Contact Research cell phone, during delegated time periodEnsure labs are printed, converted, graded, and reviewed by an investigator prior to eCRF completion, according to SOPsCollect participant data from medical notes and complete eCRFsMaintain full clinical records for all participantsMaintain an inventory of laboratory samplesPerform sample related activities such as but not limited to labelling, storage, collection and completion of DCFsCompile relevant reports and feedback on all activitiesQuality control source documents, eCRFs and other study documentsTake ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-managementFollow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintainedMaintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedbackTake ownership for driving own career development in attending training and development sessions and relevant meetingsRequired minimum education and training :
Diploma in General NursingRequired minimum work experience :
Minimum 1 year Nursing experience in HIVDesirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities :
Working experience with maternal, neonatal, and paediatric participants will be an advantageProduct Adherence Counselling for participants is also an advantageOrdered and systematic with strict compliance to protocolsBe tactful, respectful and maintain confidentialityGood administrative skills together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Share PointAble to work under pressure and adhere to deadlinesSelf-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary teamSound work ethic and good self-management skillsTO APPLY :
Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CVPlease Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditionsThis will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNELHowever, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job marketPlease take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective positionWits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidatesCandidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessfulClosing date : 31 October 2025Note : No CV will be accepted after the closing datePlease note :
WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments theretoAJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health ConsortiumAJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position