FIELDWORKER
ONE (1) YEAR FIXED -TERM CONTRACT
PHILIPPI VILLAGE
The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organisation focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa.
We have fantastic job opportunities across our businesses for talented people wanting to realize their full potential. Could that be you? If so, we invite you to explore the possibility of joining us to play your part in Desmond Tutu Health Foundations’ exciting future.
The main purpose of this position is to recruit study participants as set out in the Study Protocol and assist with data collection from participants. This position will be based at Philippi Village as recruitment will take place within the Klipfontein District.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 Certificate
- At least 1-2 year experience in community development or NGO environment
- At least 1 -2 year experience recruiting participants for research studies
- Preference will be given to male applicants due to the nature of the study
- Knowledge of study protocol / regulations
- Applicants must know the Klipfontein District well
- Computer literacy including email, word processing, spreadsheets
- Excellent Communication Skills (written and verbal) – Fluent in English and isiXhosa
- Good administrative skills
- Good planning and organising
- Client (participant) focus
- Building interpersonal relationships and maintaining rapport
- Able to work as a member of a team
- Be proactive as an individual
- Manage multiple stakeholder relationships
- Detail oriented
- Maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work under pressure, whilst maintaining the ability to remain professional
- Able to work later hours including weekends (Required to work on Saturdays; substitute with week days)
Advantageous:
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate and Human Subject Projection (HSP) Certificate
- Drivers licence
Responsibilities:
- Assist Community Liaison Coordinator (CLO)/Project Coordinator with planning and conducting of recruitment events
- Approach potential participants as guided by the recruitment plans and strategies to determine study eligibility
- Describe the study as per the guideline set by the CLO/PCO and screen potential participants
- Assist with the informed consent and assent process, as required
- Assist in administering baseline surveys
- Conduct follow up visits to ensure retention of participants
- Assist with data collection from participants
- Maintain confidentiality
- Contribute by giving meaningful input to the community engagement activities
- Assist with distribution of educational materials to members of community
- Constantly communicate with the CLO/PCO and community team regarding recruitment progress and challenges, and seek solutions to those challenges as a team
- Assist with translation activities when necessary
- Submit weekly and monthly written activity reports to the CLO/PCO and verbally report on activities at the weekly site meeting as required
- Attend study/project meetings and participate in all study training sessions as required
Values fit: Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence
Submit CV, motivation letter with certified copy of highest qualification and details of three (3) current contactable referees by 19 May 2022. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Visit the DTHF Career page to view the advert DTHF-C041 and apply:
