Professional Research Nurse

12 Sept 2026

Description

The purpose of this position is to support implementation of a community-based HIV prevention for men attending taverns in rural KwaZulu-Natal. The professional research nurse will deliver nurse-led mobile clinic services including HIV testing, PrEP eligibility assessment and initiation, clinical screening, specimen collection, participant counselling and follow-up, and referral/linkage to Department of Health services. The role will be performed under the guidance of the Principal Investigator. Overview of Duties

• Drive and support the operation of the mobile clinic at 10 participating taverns in the study area and ensure the mobile clinic is appropriately prepared for study activities.
• Actively participate in the screening, enrolment, clinical assessment, specimen collection, HIV testing, PrEP initiation and follow-up, and clinical management and referral of study participants.
• Support the development and implementation of study standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Provide day-to-day clinical leadership and coordination of the study team in the field, including supporting clinical research staff, troubleshooting operational and clinical issues, and helping ensure consistent implementation of study procedures.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team and maintain effective collaboration between AHRI, participating tavern owners, community stakeholders, laboratories, pharmacies, and Department of Health services.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties related to the study as directed by the Line Manager

Requirements of the Job

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Nursing
• Current registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse
• Valid driver’s license
• Computer literacy (MS Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Fluency in English and isiZulu
• Dispensing certificate/completed course.
• GCP training/certification

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 5 years of recognisable nursing experience after registration as a professional nurse with SANC, including at least two years appropriate primary health care experience.
• NIMART training and experience with HIV treatment and/or prevention, including knowledge of PrEP
• Experience with HIV counselling/testing
• Experience with phlebotomy
• Experience in staff supervision
• Familiarity with research procedures, source documentation, and electronic data capture
• Community or mobile clinic outreach experience is desirable; experience working with

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.