Job Description

Main purpose of the job:

• To recruit study participants from the community/Wits RHI study clinics into a study and conduct data collection and research interviews
• Contribute towards ongoing monitoring and administration of the study
• Participate in the process of raising awareness about the study and creating a relationship between Wits RHI and the community

Location:

• Tshwane (Soshanguve and Ga-Rankuwa), Gauteng

Key performance areas:

• Promote studies and recruit participants by conducting presentations, one-on-one discussions and distributing study information (as applicable) at study sites and/or in communities
• Address potential participants in accordance with recruitment targets and participant recruitment standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Inform willing participants that participation in the study is voluntary
• Conduct screening interviews to consenting participant to determine eligibility into study
• Schedule appointments with eligible participants to attend research interviews at identified study sites
• Conduct Informed Consent discussion according to site ICF SOP
• Conduct surveys and/or interviews with study participants according to study schedule
• Support data extraction from clinic registers, patient records or other relevant data sources as per study requirements/SOPs
• Conduct and record in-depth interviews with recruited study participants
• Support data capture and data quality control on sites
• Engage with stakeholders and community members to provide information about the study
• Liaise with the site manager, stakeholders and community members to identify and recruit key informants into the study
• Address relevant concerns and misconceptions about the study with participants
• Receive queries from participants and address or refer the queries to your line manager accordingly
• Establishing a relationship of trust and respect with participants
• Report on number of participants recruited on daily basis to team leader or project manager
• Filing and archiving of participant informed consent forms, and other study documentation
• Attend relevant internal and external meetings
• Facilitate reimbursement for study participation, in collaboration with the HQ team
• Keep a record of all work completed and ensure all documentation is stored in a secure and confidential manner
• When needed, revisit source documents to resolve questions, inconsistencies, or missing data
• Chair or take minutes of relevant meetings i.e., at recruitment meetings
• Assist in networking with relevant stakeholders
• Ensures that the study has relevant study materials (HREC approved) on site
• Identify missing data, inconsistencies and/or errors and follow up or report it
• Print relevant documentation and place in files (if applicable)
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self management
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
• Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as workshops, forums, conferences, etc.
• Stay abreast with working trends by conducting weekly Clinic visits and assisting patients and caregivers
• Participate, give input, and support ad hoc projects and initiatives

Required minimum education and training:

• Degree in Social or Health Sciences, or equivalent

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum 12 months working experience

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

• Experience in a health research environment
• Fluent in English and language/s applicable to the study site
• Experience conducting in-depth interviews or qualitative data collection
• Certification in good clinical practice (GCP)
• Empathetic with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Be tactful, respectful and maintain confidentiality
• Able to work independently and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Demands of the job:

• Working within the department of health clinics is required and working after hours may be required from time to time

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
• Please Apply Online.
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications: 24 June 2024.
• Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
• Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note:

• AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

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