Research Nurse

The VUKA Unit, based at the University of Cape Town Lung Institute (), invites applications for a RESEARCH NURSE* on a Fixed Term Contract.

The VUKA Research Clinic is a leading clinical research facility dedicated to advancing health through innovative scientific research and high-quality clinical care. The clinic conducts cutting-edge research studies focused on infectious diseases, including tuberculosis, HIV, and other priority public health conditions, while supporting the development of improved diagnostics, treatments, and prevention strategies.

With a strong commitment to excellence in research, patient-centred care, and community engagement, the clinic works closely with local and international collaborators to translate research findings into meaningful health outcomes.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree / Diploma in General Nursing
• 2 years’ general nursing experience (post comm serv)
• Clinical Assessment, Phlebotomy & Vaccination Experience
• Good Clinical Practice Certification (advantageous)
• Fluency in English and a second language (Afrikaans and / or isi Xhosa)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organisational and time management skills

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Conduct informed consent and perform protocol-required clinical procedures in line with study requirements.
• Provide pregnancy and contraception assessment and counselling, HIV pre- and post-test counselling, risk-reduction guidance, and adherence support.
• Perform clinical assessments including vital signs, symptom review, specimen collection (urine, blood, vaginal swabs), and administration and monitoring of study drugs/vaccinations.
• Complete point-of-care testing (pregnancy, urinalysis, HIV, haemoglobin, glucose) and collaborate with laboratory staff on sample processing and storage per protocol.
• Ensure accurate data documentation in compliance with GCP, assist with data entry and query resolution, and perform quality control on participant files according to SOPs.
• Support study and site administration, including stock control, ordering of consumables and laboratory kits, infection control, biohazard waste management, and maintaining fully stocked clinic rooms and emergency trolley.
• Assist with clinic bookings and participant flow to support efficient site operations.
• Attend required meetings and training sessions, maintain access to study management systems, and communicate effectively with stakeholders using multiple platforms.

Additional Information:

• 3-month Fixed Term Contract
• Working hours:
  
  40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Position based in Khayelitsha

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY STATEMENT
The University of Cape Town Lung Institute is committed to equity in our employment practices and reserves the right not to appoint.
The selection process will be guided by the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the University of Cape Town Lung Institute (Pty) Ltd.

POPIA STATEMENT
Please note that when applying for any position, reference checks will be completed, and personal information defined in the protection of personal information Act 4 of 2013 will be processed. In applying for this position, applicants will be deemed to have consented to such processing as defined in the policy statement.



* Please Note:

This Position is not on UCT Conditions of Service.