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A fixed-term contract opportunity is open for a Research Nurse to support health research work in Welkom, in the Free State. The role combines careful clinical care with disciplined study procedures, and it suits a nurse who is organised, patient-focused and comfortable working to strict protocols.
About the company and the work
The role is advertised by AJ Personnel, a recruitment agency established in 1987 that places candidates across a wide range of industries and roles. The work itself is for the Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI), an African-led research institute within the University of the Witwatersrand that addresses major public health concerns in the region, including HIV and related issues, sexual and reproductive health, and vaccinology. The site is listed as Wits RHI – Lejweleputswa CRS, IE Business Centre, 389 Cnr Bulten and Stateway Blvd, Welkom, 9459. The main purpose of the job is to provide best-practice data collection, clinical assessments, collection of specimens and care according to protocols, and to provide pre- and post-test HIV counselling.
Role details and duties
Participant care and study procedures: Inform participants about the study, screen potential participants and obtain informed consent according to standard operating procedures, administer study questionnaires and interviews, draw blood and collect biological specimens, conduct basic analysis according to protocol, and conduct physical examinations.
Health education and referral: Provide appropriate health education and adherence counselling where necessary, and refer participants to alternative care if necessary.
Records, samples and quality: Collect participant data from medical notes and complete case report forms, maintain full clinical records, maintain an inventory register of drug stocks, laboratory samples, promotional materials and condoms, perform sample-related activities such as labelling, storage and collection, compile relevant reports and feedback, and carry out quality control on case report forms and other study documents.
Team and site support: Clean and sterilise used speculum and equipment, supervise the field work team as and when required, safeguard project assets, facilitate training of staff on the study protocol and standard operating procedures, prepare health facilities and communities for data study entry, and provide regular updates on the study to key stakeholders. The advert notes a contract, junior-level position, with the listing expiring in 10 days from its posting on 28 October 2026.
Requirements
- Diploma in General Nursing (3 years).
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) in General Nursing.
- Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in STI/HIV research.
- Advanced Diploma in Midwifery or similar will be an advantage.
- Certification in good clinical practice is desirable.
- Experience in a research environment is desirable.
- Highly organised and systematic, with strict compliance to protocols.
- Tactful, respectful and able to maintain confidentiality.
- Good administrative skills, together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Where to find and apply safely
This opportunity is listed on CareerJunction, and the Apply button on this page links to the original listing. Apply only through that original listing, and be cautious of any request for payment in exchange for a job. The advert asks for a detailed updated CV and a cover letter of no more than one page that clearly states which vacancy you are applying for, and notes that applicants who do not meet the stated criteria will not be considered. It also states that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and that candidates not contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their application unsuccessful. The closing date given in the advert is 06 November 2026, and no CV will be accepted after the closing date.
Practical tips
- Put your SANC registration and your STI/HIV research experience at the top of your CV, so they are easy to verify.
- Mention your good clinical practice certification if you hold it, and any research-environment experience.
- Show that you can follow protocols precisely: consent, specimen handling, record keeping and quality checks are central to this role.
- Keep your cover letter to one page and name the vacancy clearly, as the advert requests.
- Double-check that your CV is detailed and up to date before the 06 November 2026 closing date.
How the process works
Use the Apply button to reach the original CareerJunction listing and follow its application instructions there. Applications are handled through AJ Personnel on behalf of its client, Wits Health Consortium. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and the advert notes that applicants not contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their application unsuccessful.
Important information
This page is informational only. It summarises a third-party job advert and does not guarantee employment. Always confirm the role, pay and working arrangements with the advertiser before accepting any offer. The salary is not disclosed in the advert, so no salary figure is shown here.
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