RESEARCH ENROLLED NURSE (X6 POSTS)

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(Payclass 07; T1 Contract – 12 Months)
South African Tuberculosis Vaccine Initiative (SATVI)
Department of Pathology
Faculty of Health Sciences

Introductory paragraph
The South African Tuberculosis Vaccine Initiative (SATVI), located within the Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for a 12-month contract as a Research Nurse. The position is based at the SATVI Project Office in Worcester and this office works on projects to determine Tuberculosis infection and disease status in study populations.

Requirements for the job:

2 Year Nursing Diploma for Enrolled Nurses
At least one to two years’ experience in working in the health or research sector
Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)
Valid Driver’s License for light vehicles and actively driving

The following will be advantageous:

Experience in working in the clinical research sector
Experience & working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice
Good record keeping skills and experience
Computer Literate and proficient in working on Microsoft Office
Decision-making & problem-solving skills
Knowledge of and willing to relocate to the Cape Winelands East region
Able to adapt to change effectively
Good interpersonal skills
Fluency in English and either Afrikaans and Xhosa
Good Communication skills
Experience in adolescent and adult phlebotomy

Responsibilities:

Participant Recruitment and Consenting / Assenting
Participant Management
Data Collection
Surveillance
Community Liaison

The annual cost of employment, including benefits (where applicable), is between R229,549.00- R421,349.00.

To apply, please e-mail the below documents in a single pdf file to Juanita Ferreira at juanita.ferreira@uct.ac.za

UCT Application Form (download at http://forms.uct.ac.za/hr201.doc)
Cover letter, and
Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Please ensure the title and reference number are indicated in the subject line. An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and may be required to undergo an assessment.

Telephone: 023 346 5400

Website: https://health.uct.ac.za/satvi
Reference number: E231043

Closing date: 13 November 2023

“UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its
equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals
and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our
Employment Equity Policy is available at www.uct.ac.za/downloads/uct.ac.za/about/policies/eepolicy.pdf. “

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.

All the best with your applications