Main purpose of the job:To provide quality nursing care services under the supervision of a professional nurse within the scope of practice as defined by the SANCThis includes support activities such as providing patient care and general assistance to the clinical trial officesThe Auxiliary nurse is responsible for screening and enrolling study participantsLocation:PHRU – Louis Trichardt, Tshilwavhusiku CHC and Polokwane CBD - Limpopo(Positions will be placed in surrounding area of Louis Trichardt and Polokwane)Key performance areas:Screen patient files and identify potential participantsEnroll participants by educating them about the study and obtain informed consent according to SOPsComplete relevant study documentation/questionnaires and checklistsPrepare the necessary tissue sampling kits as outlined in the SOP.Perform body identity verifications to ensure that the correct participant is sampledPerform the task of the instrument assistant during sampling proceduresLabel and document samples according to study SOP's after all samples have been collectedShip samples to the relevant laboratories as per study protocol guidelinesCollect and copy required data from participant's medical file and record information into the participant fileRecord and maintain enrolment logs on a daily basisComplete and file all relevant documentation (CRF's, source documents etc.) in participant filesFollow GCP guidelines when completing participant visit formsReport on stats of participants enrolled on a daily basisAct in a professional and friendly manner in all dealings with internal stakeholdersShow a high level of customer centricity at all timesTake ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-managementFollow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintainedMaintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedbackTake ownership for driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as workshops, forums, conferences, etc.Required minimum education and training:Matric Qualified as an Auxiliary NurseDrivers License and able to drive a manual vehicleGood Clinical Practice CertificateRequired minimum work experience:1 years' experience in clinical trials or observational research studiesProfessional body registration:Registered with the South African Nursing Council as an Auxiliary NurseDesirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:Good Clinical Practice/Human Subject Protection certification advantageousAbility to lead and work independently as well as be part of a multidisciplinary teamFlexibility to adapt to changes in study requirementsEmpathetic towards people living with HIV/AIDSAbility to speak local languagesComputer literacyWillingness to learnGood administrative skills together with working knowledge of Microsoft OfficePro-active and adaptableOrdered and systematic with strict compliance to protocolsAble to work under pressure and adhere to deadlinesSelf-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary teamIt is expected that s/he will apply consistent adherence to research and GCP practicesTO APPLY:Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.Please Apply Online and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate 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.The closing date for all applications: 27 August 2024.Note WHC, in accordance with their 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.Please note:AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.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.AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.
