Website Desmond Tutu Health Foundation
Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a South African non-profit organization dedicated to the research, treatment, and prevention of HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and related infections.
Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a South African non-profit organization dedicated to the research, treatment, and prevention of HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and related infections. The foundation has a strong focus on community development and is associated with the University of Cape Town. The organization began in the 1990s as the HIV Research Unit at Somerset Hospital. Under the direction of Professor Robin Wood, it was the first public clinic in South Africa to provide antiretroviral therapy (ART) to people with HIV.
The main purpose of this position is to perform clinical procedures on research participants according to the protocol requirements and Good Clinical Practice.
Requirements
- A degree or diploma qualification in Nursing (General, Community, Psychiatry)
- Active registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council
- At least 2-3 years of nursing experience
- Computer literacy with sound knowledge of email, excel, word processing and internet
- Excellent ability to build interpersonal relationships
- Strong planning and organising ability
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and to maintain effectiveness during changing conditions
- Ability to work harmoniously with people of diverse backgrounds and sexuality.
- Client-focused
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to foster a collaborative relationship with participants
- Must be detail orientated
- Strong organizational skills, including time management and multi-tasking skills
- Administration skills
- Maintaining strict client confidentiality
- Willingness to work on COVID-related studies
