Background:
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) is a major global player in infectious disease intelligence
The NICD is a source of knowledge and expertise in regionally relevant communicable diseases to the South African Government, SADC countries, and the African continent
The NICD assists in the planning of policies and programs and supports appropriate responses to communicable disease problems and issues
HIV Sero Molecular
To perform phlebotomy on surveillance activity Participants
NICD- 1 Modderfontein Road, Sandringham
Drawing of bloods and other fluids from human Patients
Observe the physical condition of Patients during blood/ specimen taking and apply sound nursing practices to ensure the safety and comfort of Patients
Ensuring that all Patients are correctly identified and information on blood kits corresponds with Patient details
Keep records of specimens collected and ensure that all Patient details and clinical information is accurately recorded
Prepare Study Patients’ kits a week in advance in accordance with the protocol schedule
Order and maintain consumable stock/check expiry dates
Monitor room temperature to ensure that kits and test reagents are kept within the acceptable temperature ranges
Ensure shipment of specimens is in correct temperature and timeously
Ensure shipment of data collection forms
Assist with other nursing related duties within the clinic, that are relevant to the surveillance activity
Prepare the tubes in correct order to prevent contamination
Maintain universal precautions- wear protective clothing & no re-sheathing of needles
Adhering to medical waste disposal
Active participation and attendance in meetings
Matric
Enrolled Nurse Certificate, Registered Nurse qualification or Phlebotomist certification
HPCSA registration
1 Year’s relevant experience as a Nurse in Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Individual must have attention to detail and maintain confidentiality
Build and maintain interpersonal relationships
Venepuncture skills on adults
Ability to work independently, dependently and interdependently
Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV with three contactable references and HPCSA Registration
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: 03 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:
Phelbotomist
Venepuncture skills
HPCSA
Registered Nurse
Enrolled nurse
Records
Sandringham