Recruitment and Retention Team Leader - Parktown, South Africa - The Aurum Institute

The Aurum Institute

Verified Company

Parktown, South Africa

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

beBee Recruiter

Description

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team as a Recruitment and Follow-up Team Leader for a study focused on recruiting inmates from correctional facilities and providing comprehensive follow-up post-release.

This role involves coordinating recruitment efforts within correctional facilities, conducting follow-up activities post-release, and leading a team of dedicated professionals to ensure the study's success.

Recruitment:

Develop and implement recruitment strategies to engage inmates within correctional facilities.
Collaborate with correctional facility staff to facilitate recruitment efforts.
Conduct informational sessions and interviews with potential study participants.
Maintain accurate records of recruitment activities and participant information.

Follow-up:

Establish and maintain contact with study participants postrelease through telephonic communication and home visits
Provide support and resources to participants to facilitate successful reintegration into society.
Document and report followup activities and participant progress.

Team Leadership:

Supervise and support a team of recruitment and followup staff members.
Provide training and guidance to team members to ensure the quality and consistency of recruitment and followup activities.
Foster a positive and collaborative work environment to promote team morale and motivation.

Administrative Tasks:

Assist in the development and implementation of study protocols and procedures.
Coordinate scheduling and logistics for recruitment and followup activities.
Prepare reports and presentations summarizing recruitment and followup outcomes for study stakeholders.

Skills required _(Technical, functional, & behavioural)_

Demonstrated understanding of the complexity of issues relating to community reintegration of former inmates.
Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Windowsbased programmes)
Ability to assess client needs and provide relevant referrals
Ability to provide assistance in making appointments for clients, as needed.
Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals.
Needs to demonstrate consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail
Matric

Work experience

Minimum two years' experience in research projects with justiceinvolved individuals (i.e., incarcerated individuals/formerly incarcerated individuals.
Prior experience with recruitment of inmates from correctional facilities.
Prior experience with community followup of former inmates.
Working knowledge of DCS structures in the community.

Closing date: 21 February 2024

Please Note:
Kindly provide current and relevant references for background checks