Background:
The Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Analytics (VIDA) Research Unit of the University of the Witwatersrand, formerly RMPRU (Respiratory and Meningeal Pathogens Research Unit) has for over 20 years conducted numerous studies to assess the burden of and prevent vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD)
Current studies and projects include infant rotavirus and BCG trials
To provide best practice Patient care and assessments to Patients participating in clinical trials
VIDA - Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
Screen Patient files and identify potential Patients for clinical trials
Enrol Participants by educating them about the study and obtain informed consent according to SOPs
Complete relevant study documentation / questionnaires and checklists
Perform vital signs
Draw the necessary cord bloods, maternal bloods and vaginal swabs from Patients and send samples or specimens to laboratory in accordance with study SOP’s
Report and abnormality to Study Coordinators or Medical Officers
Prepare sample packs (maternal packs, vaginal swabs, blood sample holders etc.) on a daily basis and ensure that the correct packs are used to collect the specimens
Collect required data from Participant medical records
Record and maintain recruitment plans, including screening and enrolment logs on a daily basis
Complete and file all relevant documentation (CRF’s, source documents etc.) in Patient files
Report on stats of participants recruited on a daily basis in the study handover book
Shift handovers must be done in conjunction with the receiving shift leader and completed in the handover book before the start of each new shift
Attend to data queries and resolve them accordingly
Ensure all Customer interaction (Both internal and external Customers) is of the highest professional level
Build and maintain authentic relationships with all Stakeholders ensuring that all interactions are professional
Enrolled Nurse Certificate
South African Nursing Council (SANC)
Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in clinical trials
Certification in Good Clinical Practice
Experience working in a research and Paediatric environment
Ordered and systematic with strict compliance to protocols
Tactful, respectful, and able to maintain confidentiality
Good administrative skills, together with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Pro-active and adaptable
Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Working overtime may be required from time to time
Able to work with Patients who are HIV positive and emotional because of the HIV disease
Ability to work 12 hour shifts
Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV and cover letter (maximum one page) that clearly states which vacancy you are applying for
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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 November 2026
Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date
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:
Enrolled Nurse
GCP
SANC
Computer Literacy
Administration
Deadline Driven
Baragwanath