Professional Research Nurse (Contract)

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Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply for this 12-month, 40 hours / week post to be filled as soon as possible.  

We have exciting job opportunities for talented people wanting to realize their full potential. Could that be you? We invite applicants to apply for this post in Philippi Village and Emavundleni, Cape Town. The Mucosal Injury from Sexual Contact (MISC) research study is an adolescent research project based in the Desmond Tutu Youth Clinic in Philippi Village that aims to evaluate the female reproductive tract anatomical and biological characteristics following both consensual vaginal sex, sexual violence and intravaginal product use in female adolescents compared to older women at three different time points. The selected research nurse will be collecting various samples as well as behavioral.

Requirements:
Nursing Diploma or Degree and current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse
Minimum one year nursing experience within a research environment
Experience working with survivors of sexual assault/rape
Gynaecology experience
Experience working with adolescents
Due to the sensitive nature of the study protocol only female applicants will be considered
Fluent in English and isiXhosa
Excellent computer literacy with sound knowledge of email, word processing and internet
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure and to maintain effectiveness during changing conditions
Ability to work harmoniously with youth of diverse backgrounds
Ability to work in a team and to foster a collaborative relationship with local clinics and hospitals
Must be detail-orientated
Decision making and problem solving skills
Flexible hours including Saturdays as required
Advantageous:
Preference will be given to applicants living locally
Valid Driver’s license and own car
Some experience in study coordination
Dispensing certificate
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subjects Protection (HSP) certificates
 Responsibilities:
Performing all study activities according to Good Clinical Practice standards.
Assisting Study Coordinator’s in day to day clinic functions
Providing a client-focused, youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health service, including but not limited to HIV testing, pregnancy testing and contraception
Performing rigorous collection and labeling of all study related samples including, but not limited to various swabs, gynecological examinations and colposcopy
Performing all medical observations for physical examinations
Maintaining strict client confidentiality
Referring participants for treatment and/or counselling
Identifying and reporting abuse/rape in underage women
Performing other client care procedures as required
Capturing data on case report forms and processing
Performing Quality Control (QC) checks on CRFs and source documents
Keeping accurate statistics of client visits
Maintaining and ordering stock
Managing on-site petty cash
Attending all necessary trainings, meetings and calls.
The annual remuneration package is negotiable between R214 478 and R339 870

To apply, please e-mail the below documents in a single pdf file to [email protected]

Please ensure the title and reference number are indicated in the subject line. An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and may be required to undergo an assessment.

Website:                                 www.uct.ac.za  
Reference number:                E20912
Closing date:                         06 November 2020

UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at http://www.uct.ac.za/downloads/uct.ac.za/about/policies/eepolicy.pdf For this post we seek particularly to attract African female candidates.

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.

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