Job Description

Work Description

• The Community Engagement Manager is responsible for overseeing the Community Engagement Department at each site, which includes Recruitment and Retention, Stakeholder Engagement/Management, and Community Education.
• The Community Engagement Manager is responsible for developing relationships through targeted Outreach activities and increasing public awareness of Aurums various Clinical Research Studies, Programmes, Services and Initiatives.
• The Community Engagement Manager will also build mutually beneficial relationships with key stakeholders based on GPP principles.
• He/she will be responsible for ensuring that study related recruitment and retention targets are met within the stipulated timelines.

Technical Work Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Programme/Project Team to plan and deliver a Community Engagement Programme of Events, Exhibitions, Activities and Resources
• Explore options for creative Outreach Activities
• Develop a Succession Plan and build sustainability into the research studies to ensure sustainability.
• To work with the Programme/Project Team to assist in the production of a Community Engagement Strategy
• To recruit, supervise and train any Volunteers to support the Community Engagement activities.
• He/she will supervise all Community Engagement team at the site level.
• To effectively evaluate trial performance against planned Goals, Objectives and Targets.
• To produce timeous, accurate and detailed Reports (Internal and External Reports) as required
• To ensure that Recruitment and Retention Figures are met in line with each study accruals.

Education

• A Bachelors degree in the Social or Health Sciences or equivalent National Qualification Framework (NQF) Level 6 or 7

Advantageous * Knowledge of any Good Participatory Certificate (GPP): TB Vaccine, HIV Prevention, TB Treatment and Trials of emerging (and re-emerging) pathogens

• A Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate
• A GPP certificate
• B A degree in Human and Social Sciences, Health Science or related field
• Honours Degree will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of the Department of Healths TB and HIV programs

Experience

• At least 3 years experience in the management of HIV/TB Research Programmes
• At least 3 years experience in the Management position managing large Groups of Non-Professionals, Professional Health Care Workers and Community Health Care workers.

Requirements

• Minimal overnight travel (up to 10%) by land or air if required.
• Willing to work overtime.
• Drivers license
• PDP (Optional) but will be a requirement after appointment.
• Own Car
• Computer literate
• Computer skills, including electronic mail, database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics.
• Understanding of HIV/AIDS and TB

Closing date: 02 May 2024Kindly provide current and relevant references for background checksAll appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking, and competency assessment. We embrace employment equity and are committed to the achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce. Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.Aurum welcomes applications from all persons with disabilitiesWhilst all applications will be carefully considered, only short-listed applicants will be interviewed. If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, this will mean that your application has been unsuccessful. All interviewed applicants will receive feedback as part of our continued drive towards people development

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