Job Description

PEER NAVIGATORS X 17

TWEVE( 12) MONTHS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT

EAST LONDON

The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organization 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 Peer Navigators will be responsible for engaging potential participants and inviting them to participate in HIV and/or TB related study activities in across Buffalo City Metropolitan.




Grade 12 Certificate Communication skills (verbal and written) Fluent in English and IsiXhosa Experience in recruiting participants Experience in capturing/entering data Computer literate (MS Office) Duncan Village, Scenery Park, Buffalo Flats, Mdantsane, Nompumelelo, Ducats, Ndevana, King Williams Town/Bisho, Ginsberg, Zwelitsha, Izeleni, Fort Murray, KwaMlakalaka, KwaLini, KwaBhonke, eNgqokweni, Godidi, Ndileka, KwaNdubungela, Imidushane or Ngxwalane Communities and clinics with preference for applicants residing in these areas, and knowing the communities well

Advantageous:

Work experience in the community within the health sector Basic- knowledge of public health and community resources Experience in using REDCap to enter/capture data Ability to take initiative Attention to detail Ability to work with teams and independently Good planning and organising Time management Able to assist with community meetings Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate

Responsibilities:

Recruit and follow-up participants for HIV and TB-related studies Administer electronic questionnaires Facilitate randomisation of participants Relate to participants in a friendly and non-judgmental manner Guide participants to where clinic and study-related activities can be accessed Participate in staff meetings and appropriate training workshops as organised and required by the project Maintain research participant confidentiality Perform all activities according to Good Clinical Practice Standards Work in a consistently ethical manner Provide report back during weekly site meetings Communicate ongoing issues, concerns, and successes to the Line Manager Other study related ad-hoc activities

Values fit: Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence

Submit a detailed cover letter, updated CV with certified copy of highest qualification and details of two (2) current contactable referees by 13 March 2025. Incomplete applications will not be considered.



If you are a foreign national applying for this position, please attach a copy of your work permit to your application.


Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

If you have not heard from us within four weeks after the closing date please consider your application as unsuccessful.


We are committed to equity in our employment practices. It is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. We reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified.


I understand and accept that by applying for this position, I authorized DTHF to process my personal information in accordance with its internal operational requirements.

I further understand that the personal information I disclose to DTHF will be processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act and may include the transferring thereof to third parties for the purposes of verification.

This job may be removed before it expires.


Desmond Tutu Health Foundation is a child-friendly organization committed to the protection of children.

For more information about the organization please visit our website.