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ABOUT GENESISIn a world undergoing convulsive technological and political change, Genesis partners with key actors to deliver urgent, lasting impact in critical areas.Genesis, an impact firm founded, incorporated and headquartered in Africa, has worked in 46 African countries and more than 100 countries globally. Uniquely, Genesis is focused on the Young World the arc of countries with young populations stretching across Africa, the Middle East, South Asia and parts of Southeast Asia.By 2030 four in five children will be born in the Young World, making this region central to the future. With growing markets and young, productive populations, Young World countries have the most positive potential trajectory in the world. It is here that investments of all kinds will have the highest social and economic returns.Our job at Genesis is to help societies, governments and businesses across the Young World succeed at three fundamental historic transitions:? Reconfiguring economies: creating income for large, rapidly urbanising youth cohorts within a global economy undergoing profound changes
? A human transition: a fundamental rethink of how societies, governments and markets can ensure the health and cognitive and social well-being of all those young people, including the most vulnerable
? A just climate transition: both to decarbonise and to manage the human and economic impacts of a global crisis they did not causeTo do this work, we are building a new type of impact firm.ABOUT THE TEAMIn 2023, Genesis Analytics founded the Primary Data Intelligence (PDI) team at Genesis Analytics as a distinguished centre of excellence dedicated to data generation and application. With the mounting global demand for evidence-based, high-quality, and high-frequency data, Genesis Analytics has strategically augmented its services to address these requirements with unmatched precision and rigour.The PDI team has a strong background in on-the-ground data collection coupled with innovative data methodologies. This empowers them to tackle complex primary data tasks efficiently while adhering to highest data quality standards. PDI's collaboration with a network of local partners, who are in alignment with its rigorous quality control measures, solidifies a consistent data quality benchmark across multi-country research campaigns.Central to PDIs ethos in data collection and utilisation is the belief that the intentional and pragmatic application of cutting-edge technology amplifies both efficiency and data quality. This commitment to technological innovation manifests at every research phase, whether it's leveraging satellite imagery for sampling, deploying automated quality alerts to fieldworkers via chat platforms, or executing real-time transcripts and preliminary analyses of in-depth interviews.ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYGenesis Primary Data Intelligence (PDI) is recruiting Data Clerks to assist with handling research samples and data collection forms for the Enhanced Antenatal HIV Sentinel Survey (ANCHSS 2025) and the HIV Recency and Repeat Testers Survey at the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The roles are based at the NICD in Johannesburg, with one role available on site in Durban.ANCHSS 2025 aims to track the UNAIDS fast-track targets among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) (15-24 years) and reproductive age women (15-49 years), particularly focusing on the targets set for 2021-2026 on the latest global AIDS strategy. This includes estimating (before and during pregnancy) the coverage of HIV testing, antiretroviral therapy (ART), viral suppression, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and sexual and reproductive health (SRHR) services. The HIV Recency and Repeat Testers study aims to assess the acceptability and feasibility of integrating laboratory-based HIV recency tests into routine HTS in public sector health facilities located in the three District in KwaZulu-Natal, to estimate the proportion of recent infections among newly diagnosed PLHIV using recent infection testing algorithms (RITAs), and to describe among patients presenting for HIV testing, demographic and health service-related factors associated with previous HIV testing/diagnosis history, and recent and long-term testing on the RITA.The expected responsibilities of the Data Clerk can include the following, which may differ depending on area of allocation:? Manage receipt of study specimens and data collection forms, and ensure these are all matched and accounted for.
? Check data collection forms for completeness or discrepancies.
? Capture sample information on laboratory information systems.
? Centrifuge samples and store in racks in preparation for laboratory testing.
? Scan data collection forms.
? Review scanned forms to ensure forms are captured correctly.
? Some manual data entry may be required for forms that cannot be scanned.
? Ensures basic housekeeping in own working area, including suitable cleaning and preparation of equipment according to set standard operating procedures.
? Some overtime work may be required.The advertised role is based on site and there is no option for remote working. A number of roles are based at the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) in Sandringham, Johannesburg, Gauteng. There is also one role available at the National Health Laboratory Service laboratory in the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.Important note: While the candidates will be contracted through Genesis, this opporutnity is tied to a specific client and project.You are likely to have:? Must have an NQF 5 or 6 qualification or Bachelor's degree; a certified laboratory assistant would be an advantage.? Previous experience in research, clinical trials, or laboratory admin would be an advantage.? Strong administrative skills and attention to detail required? Strong communication skills required? Strong interpersonal skills required? Computer literacy required? Ability to work as part of a team and in a high pressure environment is required.How to apply:? Please follow the online application process on the career portal of the Genesis website, we are unable to accept any e-mailed CVs or applications
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