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 conduct day-to-day study related activities with our clinical research team in the Tuberculous (TB) ward
Location:
- 7 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Wits RHI Research Centre Clinical Research Site (CRS)
Key performance areas:
- Conduct QC of Informed Consent Forms (ICF) and related study documents
- Measure and record vital signs and observations of clients in source documents
- Conduct phlebotomy as required by protocol (study-specific)
- Conduct urine pregnancy testing according to protocol
- Conduct HIV testing and counselling as required
- Support doctors and other clinical staff members with delegated duties
- Complete Laboratory Request forms, according to study protocol
- Print, conduct quality checks, and ensure results are filed in participant binders for the doctors review
- Support with project filing as required
- Order stationery, ward stock and consumables for project in line with the project’s procurement process on at least a monthly basis
- Complete documentation with regard to HIV Testing and Counselling (HTC)
- Support quality control and quality assurance activities as required
Required minimum education and training:
- Qualified as an Enrolled Nurse
Required minimum work experience:
- At least 3 years of Nursing experience, preferably in TB, Infectious Diseases, or Clinical Research
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:
- Willing to work on a rotational shift basis (12 Hours), which will include night shifts
- Experience working in Clinical Trials
- Computer literacy
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Team Player
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: 11 March 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:
- Clinical Trials
- Communication
- Counselling
- Research
- Quality Control
- Enrolled Nurse
- Diploma
