Enrolled Research Nurse (R799A) needed at The South African Medical Research Council

Responsibilities:

• Phlebotomy and coordination with laboratory responsible for biochemical analysis
• Screening of blood results and coordination with the necessary staff if referral is necessary
• Blood centrifugation
• Adherence to study-specific standard operating procedures, safety recommendations and SAMRC guidelines and policies
• Meet the study desired sample size and the follow up of participants as required
• Administration of informed consents and study related electronic data collection
• Liaising with clinic staff/research team for efficient participant recruitment and data collection
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Maintaining a good daily recording system to document field activities and enrolments
• Share responsibility for clinical equipment and stock.
• Compiling and submitting weekly reports
• Maintaining regular contact with the study project management team to provide updates on progress and challenges
• Other duties as assigned by the project management team
• Assisting research staff members with other tasks, when needed

Core Requirements:

• Registered Nurse/ Enrolled Nurse
• Registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC)
• Minimum of 3-years nursing experience.

Added Advantages:

• Registered Nurse/ Enrolled Nurse: 3-year qualification
• 5 to 10 years nursing experience