SURVEILLANCE OFFICER (NURSE) 12 MONTHS (WITS NICD) AT AJ PERSONNEL AJ PERSONNEL

Main purpose of the job:

• To collect clinical specimens and data for surveillance and research purposes from patients at designated sites [e.g., clinic, community, and hospital-based] in order to achieve the objectives within the project/program

Location:

• NICD, Sandringham – Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

• Rapidly identify eligible cases by (1) assessment (2) close liaison with the clinic staff, and (3) by using other methods that have been put in place for that site
• Obtain informed consent and interview patients to fulfill ethical requirements and ensure the reliability of data
• Assess patients in order to ascertain that they meet the study inclusion criteria, and complete case report forms by interview and/or record review and submit to the NICD timeously
• Conduct counseling for recruitment and testing, as specified in the relevant research protocol
• Collect clinical specimens as per the relevant protocol
• Follow up with the receiving laboratory and troubleshoot any problems related to specimen receipt
• File surveillance and research records on-site after data collection, according to the relevant protocol
• Adhere to turnaround times with regard to queries raised on the case report forms
• Compile site statistics and reports as dictated by the project activities or as required by the line manager
• Work effectively with the existing DoH system in the district/region to achieve the objectives within the project/program
• Perform tasks related to the research project as dictated by the project activities or as assigned by the line manager
• Conduct monthly stock-taking accordingly in compliance with the inventory policy and timeously request stock via the line manager
• Maintain confidentiality of any patient information and results at all times

Required minimum education and training:

• Degree or 4-Year Diploma in Nursing

Required minimum work experience:

• 3-5 years of clinical experience post qualification

Professional body registration:

• SANC Registration as a Professional or Registered nurse

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• The successful incumbent must have the following:
  • NIMART Certification and valid dispensing license
  • 2-3 years experience in clinical research surveillance
  • Previous experience in STI/HIV and key populations (Men who have sex with men/MSM)
  • Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
• Please Apply Online and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate 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.
• AJ Personnel is fully POPIA Compliant.
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications: 30 November 2022.
• 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.

Please note:

• Our Client, WHC – NICD, maintains mandatory Covid-19 requirements, and as such only Covid-19 vaccinated incumbents will be considered for positions.
• 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 the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

About The Employer:

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.