Research Counsellor X 3 - East London, South Africa - Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation

Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation

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East London, South Africa

2 weeks ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Overview:

Reference
DTHF-C009

Salary
ZAR/month

Job Location:

South Africa
Amatole District
East London

Job Type
Contract

Posted
Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Closing date
07 Feb :59

RESEARCH COUNSELLOR X 3

EIGHTEEN (18) MONTHS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT

EAST LONDON

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 responsibility of the Research Counsellor will be to oversee all in-clinic research implementation activities, including identifying, approaching, introducing, consenting, and enrolling participants at their ART initiation visit.

The Research Counsellor(s) will also be responsible for delivering U=U or Standard of

Care messaging at (1) ART initiation, and (2) monthly inclinic booster messaging.

Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12 Certificate
Qualification as a HIV counsellor
1year experience of working with within a research/ community health environment
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Fluency in English and isiXhosa
Ability to work well under pressure and to maintain effectiveness during changing conditions
Maintain confidentiality
Administration skills
Ability to work independently as well as part of the mobile clinic team
Client focused
Must be detailorientated
Willingness to travel and work irregular hours, including weekends

Advantageous:

Experience in a researchrelated position
Certificate of competence Rapid Finger Prick* testing
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate
Knowledge of HIV

Responsibilities:

Providing welcoming and supportive environment to clients regardless of race, gender, or HIV status
Provide basic HIV/ARV education to participants individually and in groups
Assist in tracking of participants enrolled into research projects
Accurate and complete questionnaire administration
Participate in recruitment and consenting activities
Followup telephone calls with study participants
Assist with community surveys.
Assist with filing research forms and patient files.
Maintain strict client confidentiality
Capturing study data on mobile app
Weekly and Monthly progress reports on research participation (recruitment, enrollment and retention)

Values fit:
Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence

Visit the DTHF Career page to view the advert (Reference number: DTHF-C009) and apply:DTHF Career Page

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 childfriendly organisation committed to the protection of children._

**For more information about the organization please visit our website.