Job Description

RESEARCH NURSE X2
TWELVE (12) MONTHS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT
PHILIPPI VILLAGE 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 provide efficient and effective clinical care as a Research Nurse, within scope of practice, to research participants at the Philippi Village Clinical Research Site, according to protocol requirements, site-specific SOPs and processes and GCP standards and guidelines.

• Nursing Diploma or Degree with South African Nursing Council (SANC) registration as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a clinical trials unit
• Fluency in English and isiXhosa
• Computer literacy with sound knowledge of email, Microsoft office suit
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and to maintain effectiveness during changing conditions
• Client focused
• Administration skills
• Must be able to work in a team and independently
• Must be detail orientated
• Willingness to travel and work irregular hours, including weekends from time to time

Advantageous:

• Experience in HIV and Infectious Disease
• Current GCP Certificate
• Sexual Reproductive Health Certificate including implant insertion and removal Certificate

Responsibilities:
Clinical Duties:

• Clinically assess and manage the health of participants as a Research Nurse, within scope of practice, according to protocol requirements, site-specific SOPs and processes, GCP, UCT HREC and SAHPRA guidelines and standards.
• Consult with the safety medical officer/clinical lead/PI and other research staff when necessary.
• Monitor clinical and study procedures undertaken by other healthcare workers (eg counsellors) when necessary.
• Administer medications and investigational products appropriately, as required.
• Refer participants to other clinical care as required.

Protocol-specific procedures

• Ensure all research activities are performed according to the study protocol, site-specific SOPs, SA GCP, UCT HREC, SAHPRA and other relevant legislation.
• Assist with the recruitment, screening and enrolment of participants as per protocol-specific inclusion/exclusion requirements
• Manage participants with Adverse Events (including SAEs) as per protocol requirements, supported by safety medical officer
• Perform other protocol specific procedures when necessary eg: (collection of swabs, counselling, contraceptive implants, STI testing, etc)
• Interpret and act on laboratory results, supported by safety medical officer and investigators
• Attend clinical, protocol and research meetings as required.

Study Administration

• Record and capture all findings in real time, ensuring accuracy and compliance with study
• Document all procedures and investigations timeously, as per project and study requirements - including real time data entry on electronic medical record systems.
• Ensure quality control of all study documentation, including self and peer QC.
• Assist with the design and enactment of standard operating procedures for clinical management and research projects

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 05 September 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.