Job Description

RESEARCH NURSE (NIMART)
TWELVE (12) MONTHS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT
CENTRE FOR ADHERENCE AND THERAPEUTICS-GUGULETHU
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 Research Nurse will be responsible for day-to-day nursing functions within a research-related environment.

• Nursing Diploma or Degree with South African Nursing Council (SANC) registration
• NIMART certification
• At least 5 years nursing experience post-graduation
• At least 2 years of nursing experience in a HIV treatment environment
• At least 1 year of experience working in a research environment as research nurse
• Fluency in English and or isiXhosa
• Computer literacy with sound knowledge of email, Microsoft office suite
• 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
• Client focused
• Administration skills
• Must be able to work in a team and independently
• Must be detail orientated
• Valid drivers' license
• Willingness to travel between clinics in the Mitchells Plain/Klipfontein district

Advantageous:

• Current GCP certificate
• Experience of working with adolescents in the health sector/clinical environment
• Experience working with and taking blood samples from infants
• Knowledge of HIV including antiretroviral therapy and pre-exposure prophylaxis
• Dispensing Certificate

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and tracking recruitment of eligible participants / booking and recalling participants
• Oversee participant management activities
• Follow-up results and update data system
• Requisition of medical supplies, stock management and control
• Perform required clinical duties as indicated and as per qualification/competence
• Maintaining strict client confidentiality
• Oversee and providing pre- and post-test counselling, as well as ART adherence counselling as needed.
• Oversee and conduct HIV testing
• Obtaining blood and tissue samples and processing them as required
• Conducting study procedures as per study specific protocol e.g. STI testing using Point of Care machine, CD4 count testing, Electrocardiogram (ECG's), spirometry testing, etc. if applicable
• Communication with the laboratory regarding query resolution e.g. Data correction
• Performing other client care procedures as required
• Entering data on case report forms (CRF's) and electronic data base and processing required
• Performing Quality Control (QC) checks on Point of Care devices as required.
• Performing Quality Control (QC) checks on CRFs and source documents
• Providing feedback to staff regarding common errors as part of the QC process
• Managing filing of CRFs, source documents and laboratory reports

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 01 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 organization committed to the protection of children.
For more information about the organization please visit our website.

Skills Required