Job Description

RESEARCH NURSE
TWELVE (12) MONTHS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT
EMAVUNDLENI CLINICAL RESEARCH SITE
The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organization focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa.
We have fantastic job opportunities across our businesses for talented people wanting to realize their full potential. Could that be you? If so, we invite you to explore the possibility of joining us to play your part in Desmond Tutu Health Foundations' exciting future.
The main purpose of this position is to perform clinical procedures on research participants according to protocol requirements and Good Clinical Practices.

• Nursing Degree/Diploma equal to NQF 7 qualification
• Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)
• Minimum of 1year experience in a similar role in clinical drug trials
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice with a valid GCP certificate
• Ability to speak English and Xhosa/Afrikaans
• Highly functional computer Literate (Proficiency in Ms Excel, Ms Word, Ms Office package)
• Having excellent organizational ability and written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work independently and part of a team
• Strong Client Focus
• Strong Work Ethic
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel independently between public clinic facilities

Responsibilities:

• Perform all clinical observations and procedures as required by research protocols, including phlebotomy on children and adults.
• Perform all activities according to Good Clinical Practice Standards
• Transcribe research data into case report forms as needed
• Assist Medical Officer with procedures
• Advise and guide participant on basic medical conditions
• Availability to work over time when required
• Complete all administration requirements including informing Study Coordinators of daily clinic progress and maintaining participant records
• Assist with quality control requirements
• Assist in inventory, ordering and equipment management

Values fit: Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence
Submit a detailed cover letter, updated CV with certified copy of highest qualification and details of two (2) current contactable referees in a single PDF file by 18 November 2025. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you are a foreign national applying for this position, please attach a copy of your work permit to your application.
Visit the DTHF Career page to view the advert: DTHF Career page
If you have not heard from us within four weeks after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
We are committed to equity in our employment practices. It is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. We reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified.
I understand and accept that by applying for this position, I authorized DTHF to process my personal information in accordance with its internal operational requirements.
I further understand that the personal information I disclose to DTHF will be processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act and may include the transferring thereof to third parties for the purposes of verification.
This job may be removed before it expires.
Desmond Tutu Health Foundation is a child-friendly organization committed to the protection of children.
For more information about the organization please visit our website.

Skills Required