Job Description

RESEARCH NURSE

ONE (1) YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT

J52, GROOTE SCHUUR, OBSERVATORY

The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organisation 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 the protocol requirements and Good Clinical Practice.




A degree or diploma qualification in Nursing (General, Community, Psychiatry) Active registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council At least 2-3 years of nursing experience Computer literacy with sound knowledge of email, excel, word processing and internet Excellent ability to build interpersonal relationships Strong planning and organising ability 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 people of diverse backgrounds and sexuality. Client-focused Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to foster a collaborative relationship with participants Must be detail orientated Strong organizational skills, including time management and multi-tasking skills Administration skills Maintaining strict client confidentiality Willingness to work on COVID-related studies

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 by 6 October 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.


Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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 organisation committed to the protection of children.

For more information about the organization please visit our website.