About the position
Background:
- The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges
- It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health, and vaccinology
Main purpose of the job:
- To provide best practice, data collection, clinical assessments, collection of specimens (cord and maternal blood) according to different study protocols
Location:
- 7 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Johannesburg (CMJAH)
Key performance areas:
- Inform participants about the study
- Verify consent status prior to conducting any study procedures
- Draw blood, cord blood from participants and maternal serum samples, process samples as required and specified within the protocol and laboratory manuals and send samples/specimens to laboratory OR ensure they are properly stored
- Biological sample collection as per study requirement other than blood samples, if applicable
- Obtain vital signs and other special investigations as per study guidance
- Conduct pre and post HIV and Hepatitis B Test Counselling (if needed
- Provide appropriate health education and counselling where necessary
- Communicate participant management to site based staff in a timely manner adhering to ALOCOA principles
- Perform tasks based on the protocol training provided and take accountability for self-training and documentation of this training
- Collect participant data from medical notes and complete source document
- Document necessary procedures, sample collection and data collection details in relevant source documents adhering to GCP principles
- Completion of source documents accurately and in a timely manner
- Maintain full clinical records for all participants
- Maintain an adequate inventory of laboratory samples (both electronic and hard copy, as required)
- Perform sample related activities such as but not limited to labelling, storage, collection, storing and completion of DCF’s
- Compile relevant reports and feedback on all activities
- Quality control study documents
- Good administrative skills together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Report on Protocol deviations that occurred on different studies
- Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management.
- Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
- Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
- Take ownership for driving own career development in attending training and development sessions and relevant
- Perform task based on the protocol training provided and take accountability and document of this training
Required minimum education and training:
- Diploma in General Nursing
Required minimum work experience:
- Minimum 2 years relevant work experience within a clinical research environment, preferably with HIV management
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:
- Working experience with maternal and paediatric participants will be an advantage
- Ordered and systematic with strict compliance to protocols
- Be tactful, respectful and maintain confidentiality
- Good administrative skills together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Share Point
- Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Sound work ethic and good self-management skills
TO APPLY:
- Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV
- Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions
- This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL
- However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position
- Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates
- Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful
- Closing date: 10 April 2026
- Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date
Please note:
- WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto
- AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium
- AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position
Desired Skills:
- Research
- Data Collection
- Research Nurse
- Night Shift
- Diploma
- Clinical Research
- Immediately
