RESEARCH PROFESSIONAL NURSES
SOUTH AFRICAN TUBERCULOSIS VACCINE INITIATIVE (SATVI)
INSTITUTE OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE AND MOLECULAR MEDICINE (IIDMM)
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
The South African Tuberculosis Vaccine Initiative (SATVI), located within the Institute of Infectious
Disease and Molecular Medicine (IIDMM), UCT, is involved in novel TB vaccine research. Our field site is
based in Worcester, approximately 100km outside of Cape Town.
We are inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates with an interest in health and research for
immediate appointment to 3 (1-year) and 2 (2-year) full-time or part-time Worcester-based
contract posts, with the potential for renewal.
We are looking for Professional Nurses to join our dynamic research team. Flexibility with regard to
standby may be required, depending on the project needs.
As a Research Nurse you will be involved in various research activities related to Tuberculosis in adults
and children. The Research Nurse will assist in the maintenance of the integrity of the study goals through
the recruitment and care of the clinical trial participants, collection of specimens and data.
Essential requirements include:
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A senior certificate (Grade 12)
Fluency in English, as well as either Afrikaans or IsiXhosa (or both)
Qualification as a Professional Nurse
Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)
A valid driver’s license
Paediatric experience, knowledge of TB and HIV and of the Boland Overberg district, residency in
Worcester and previous research experience will be advantageous.
The annual remuneration is in the range R126 488 - R200 452, depending on skills and experience.
Application process:
Please email • the completed UCT Application form • your letter of application (clearly specifying the
position being applied for), • your CV (no certificates), • a one-page summary of your CV, including the
names, email and telephone details of 2 contactable referees to Keshia.Trussell@uct.ac.za, OR post it to:
Keshia Trussell, SATVI, Institute of Infectious Disease & Molecular Medicine, University of Cape Town,
Room N2.10, Level 2, Wernher & Beit North Building, Faculty of Health Sciences, Anzio Road, Observatory,
7925.
Telephone: (021) 406 6012
Fax: (086) 613 477
Email: satvi-info@uct.ac.za
Website: www.iidmm.uct.ac.za
The application form can be downloaded at http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/sapweb/forms/hr201.doc.
An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as
incomplete. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Reference number for this position: 2379
Closing date for applications: 17 May 2012
UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at
http://hr.uct.ac.za/policies/ee.php.
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