Ability to take a history, examine participants, prescribe medication and follow up blood results
Ability to conduct pelvic exams and associated sample collection.
Management of common medical conditions as per local treatment guidelines, and clinical knowledge in infectious diseases.
Attention to detail, strong administrative skills and ability to work efficiently and effectively to meet deadlines.
Ability to work in a team and independently.
Willingness to oversee and support Research Nurses.
Good interpersonal skills.
Strong work ethic.
Willing to work flexible hours and on Saturdays if necessary.
Advantageous:
Experience with Principal Investigator duties
Responsibilities:
Clinically assess, examine, diagnose and manage the health of participants
Complete prescriptions of pharmaceuticals appropriately.
Monitor clinical examinations and procedures undertaken by Research Nurses when necessary
Administration and removal of contraceptive implants or intrauterine devices
Manage accountability and adherence monitoring of study drugs
Refer participants to other clinical care as required.
Consult with other clinical and research staff when necessary
Ensure all research activities are performed according to the protocol, UCT HREC, SAHPRA, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and other relevant guidelines and legislation.
Recruit, screen and enrol participants as per protocol-specific inclusion/exclusion requirements
Ensure informed consent is obtained for all participants as per Standard Operating Procedures
Document all procedures and investigations as per study requirements
Assist in preparing study documentation for audits, monitoring visits and site visits from external study monitors.
Transcribe and ensure quality control of study documentation