Professional Nurse (Post Level 10.1) - Ref. TGB12/140/0626

Stellenbosch University is recognised as one of the four top research universities in South Africa. It takes pride in the fact that it has one of the country's highest proportions of postgraduate students of which almost ten percent are international students. The University lies in the picturesque Jonkershoek Valley in the heart of the Western Cape Winelands. The University has ten faculties, of which eight - AgriSciences, Arts and Social Sciences, Education, Engineering, Law, Science, Theology and the larger part of Economic and Management Sciences - are located on the main campus in Stellenbosch with the Faculty of Health Sciences situated on the Tygerberg campus and the Faculty of Military Science in Saldanha. The University's Business School is situated at the Bellville Park campus. The campuses of Stellenbosch University make up a vibrant melting pot of different cultures and various student organisations can be found on the four campuses. They cater for a wide range of interests such as culture, politics, religions, spiritual concern and relaxation. There are also a number of well-know and established student activities, such as RAG that add to the unique experience of being a Matie, as a student of Stellenbosch is affectionately known. Purpose of the position Ensuring accurate and effective project activities and providing supervisory, clinical and administrative support to the study team and study clinician. Duties/Pligte Screening and recruiting eligible participants according to study protocol. Conducting informed consent procedures in accordance with ethical and regulatory requirements. Performing clinical assessments as per the study protocol. Collecting sputum, blood and other study samples, and organising for transport of samples to relevant laboratories. Administering research questionnaires and collecting study data. Ensuring adherence to study protocols and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards. Maintaining accurate and complete study documentation. Supporting participant follow-up and retention activities. Performing quality control on all study documents and ensuring regulatory compliance. Tracing participants by means of home and clinic visits and telephonic contact. General administration, stock and inventory of project supplies. Conducting telephonic study visits and retention calls. Performing all duties within the context of the mission, vision and values statement of Stellenbosch University. Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes Registered Professional Nursing qualification. Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection certification. Current valid professional registration with the relevant regulatory body (SANC). At least three years' phlebotomy/sample collection experience in children/adolescents. Three years' experience working in the research environment or in health care facilities. Previous clinical research experience working with lung health in adolescents. Excellent computer literacy with sound knowledge of email, MS Word, and MS Teams. Willingness to travel between health facilities independently to conduct recruiting activities. The ability to speak English and, additionally, either isiXhosa OR Afrikaans. Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Willingness to work flexible hours when needed. Administration skills and an organised, motivated approach to work. A valid driver's licence, and driving experience in various communities in the Cape Metropole. Excellent phlebotomy and sample collection skills. Recruitment skills. The ability to work within a team. Attention to detail. Highly organised. Closing Date: 29-Jun-2026