Fieldworker X2 - East London, South Africa - Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation

Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation

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East London, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Overview:

Reference
DTHF-079

Salary
ZAR/month

Job Location:

South Africa
Amatole District
East London

Job Type
Contract

Posted
Monday, August 28, 2023

Closing date
01 Sep :59

FIELDWORKER X2

ONE (1) YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT

EAST LONDON, EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE

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 purpose of this position is to recruit, consent and enrol study participants as set out in the Study Protocol.

Fieldworkers will be responsible for adhering to scheduled home visits given to him/her by the Project Coordinator; collaborate with facility-based staff to identify TB patients; and conduct household contact investigations of TB patients identified in study clinics.

Field workers may also conduct screening and testing of household members of TB patients.

Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12 Certificate
At least 12 years of experience recruiting participants for research studies
Must have at least 1year previous experience conducting TB screening and household contact investigations
Must reside in Mdantsane, Ginsberg and King Williams Town
Computer literacy (Microsoft Office), including data entry into RedCap platforms.
Excellent interpersonal and communication Skills (written and verbal)
Fluent in isiXhosa and English
Good planning and organising
Client (participant) focus
Able to work as a member of a team and individually
Be proactive as an individual
Detail oriented
Maintain study participant confidentiality
Ability to work under pressure, whilst maintaining the ability to remain professional
Adaptive to change
Ability to multitask
Able to work later hours including weekends (Required work on Saturdays will be substituted with weekdays)

Advantageous:

Valid driver's license
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and Human Subjects Protections in research
Previous electronic data collection using laptops, tablets, mobile/smart phones
Previous experience working in a primary health care environment

Responsibilities:

Support Project Coordinator in implementing fieldbased study activities
Conduct TB household contact investigations
Screening, consenting and enrolling study participants.
Administer electronic questionnaires to study participants
Manage, maintain and secure all paper and electronic data tools
Upload and backup daily collected data
Submit timely accurate reports and tally sheets
Adhere to DTHF and study standard operating procedures
Attend study/project meetings and participate in all study training sessions as required
Building interpersonal relationships and maintaining rapport

Values fit:
Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence

Visit the DTHF Career page to view the advert (Reference number:DTHF-079
) 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.