Enrolled Research Nurse

The application closing date:

22 Oct 2026

Description:

AHRI is seeking one (1) dynamic Enrolled Research Nurse to support the implementation of the ATTIS study, including conducting household visits in the King Cetshwayo and uMkhanyakude Districts.

The incumbent will provide clinical care to research participants and ensure that clinical governance standards are maintained in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. Responsibilities will also include obtaining informed consent, collecting and maintaining high-quality data, and ensuring compliance with study protocols.

The role requires sound technical knowledge of clinical research, a systematic and efficient approach to work, and the ability to learn, adapt and manage multiple tasks effectively. The incumbent will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Department of Health (DoH) facilities, communities and other organisations involved in participant recruitment.

Overview of duties

• Implementation of the ATTIS protocols.
• Compliance with research procedures.
• Obtaining informed consent from participants enrolling in the study.
• Collection of specimens from research participants.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team and carry out any other duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two-year enrolled nursing certificate.
• Current registration with SANC as a registered nurse.
• Valid driver's licence.

Minimum Experience

• Two (2) years recognizable nursing experience after registration as an enrolled nurse with SANC, of which at least one (1) year must be experience working in a field-based data collection project.
• Experience in TB/HIV care.
• Experience with phlebotomy.
• Familiarity with clinical research data collection using electronic data entry systems.
• Clinical research experience.

Skills Required

• Good verbal and written communication skills in English and isiZulu.
• Accuracy and precision.
• High computer literacy (MS Office-Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Report writing.
• Must be able to work under pressure.

Worker Type:

Employee

AHRI is a values-driven organisation. As an employer we are committed to staff engagement and development. Our culture is one of high performance and partnership.

Our values
The successful candidate will be expected to live by AHRI’s values, including collaboration, ubuntu, leadership, innovation, transformation, and excellence.
 
 
Employment equity
AHRI is fully compliant with South African labour law and is committed to employment equity. This position is primarily open to South African or other African applicants, with a valid work permit desirable. AHRI reserves the right in special circumstances to accept late applications or to extend the above date to facilitate further searches. Furthermore, AHRI reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful if you do not hear from us within 14 days of the application closing date.