Research Nurse - (Wits PHRU)

About the position

Background:

• The Perinatal HIV Research Unit (Wits PHRU) was established in 1996
• The Perinatal HIV Research Unit has been involved in research, training, policy formation, and advocacy in issues concerning HIV-positive women and their children
• In recent years, the work of the unit has expanded beyond the original focus of mother-to-child transmission of HIV

Main purpose of the job:

• To coordinate evaluation of recruited participants in the different sub studies and assist other nurses in their daily work

Location:

• PHRU - Tshepong Hospital, Matlosana, Klerksdorp

Key performance areas:

• To do study related duties as specified by the protocol
• Conduct home visit if need be
• Assess and recognize respiratory illnesses in participants
• Compile study progress reports on number of participants enrolled and activities performed
• Establish a working relationship with clinic nurses/staff
• Follow-up participants who fail to attend their study visits
• Collect specimens from participants
• Ensure that all participants, parents/caregivers have signed informed consent forms
• Communicate routinely as needed to the study coordinator and Principal investigator regarding clinical management of subjects
• Attend and resolve queries that are generated by data management staff
• Do proper filing of results and any other study related documents in the relevant assigned place

Required minimum education and training:

• Grade 12
• Degree/Diploma in Nursing
• Qualified as a Professional Nurse
• Academic Advance GCP certificate will be added advantage
• Valid Driver’s License and able to drive manual vehicle

Professional Body Registration:

• Registered with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse

Required minimum work experience:

• At least 2 Years Research Experience as a Professional Nurse

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

• Empathy and understanding to patients
• Ability to lead and work independently as well as be part of a multidisciplinary team
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in study requirements
• Ability to speak local languages

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:  05 February 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:

• SANC
• GCP
• Driver’s License
• Administration
• Research Nurse
• Klerksdorp
• Professional Nurse

Employer & Job Benefits:

• Medical Aid and Pension Fund