Duties:

• Helping to manage the implementation of the trials;
• Assisting with the clinical evaluation of participants (infants and their mothers, and children);
• Taking blood samples (including from infants and children), placing intravenous cannulas and performing clinical assessments (e.g. weighing, measuring, and checking vital signs);
• Completing data collection forms, including questionnaires;
• Recording essential data on the relevant forms meticulously and on time;
• Maintaining patient confidentiality;
• Maintaining clear communication channels with the study team and routine clinic staff;
• Performing TB examinations, e.g. by obtaining sputum samples and gastric aspirates;
• Performing ECGs on babies and young children;
• Vaccinating babies if required.

Required Skills

• Fluency in writing, reading and speaking English
• A nursing qualification and registration with the South African Nursing Council;
• At least five years' clinical paediatric experience, including performing phlebotomies : 5 to 6 years

Candidate Requirements

• A nursing qualification and registration with the South African Nursing Council;
• At least five years' clinical paediatric experience, including performing phlebotomies;
• At least five years' research experience;
• At least three years' experience with TB diagnostic tests, such as gastric aspirate; induced sputum and nasopharyngeal aspirate;
• Fluency in writing, reading and speaking English;
• A valid driver's licence;
• The ability to work with young children and babies;
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to function in a multidisciplinary team;
• A punctual, well-organised and responsible work ethic;
• Basic computer literacy;
• Willingness to work in townships should the project require it;
• Willingness and availability to work flexible work hours should the project require it;
• GCP training and certification;
• Proficiency in isiXhosa.