Recruitment and Retention Officer - Philippi, South Africa - Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation

Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation

Verified Company

Philippi, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

beBee Recruiter

Description

Overview:

Reference
DTHF-C019

Salary
ZAR/month

Job Location:

South Africa
City of Cape Town
Ottery
Philippi

Job Type
Contract

Posted
Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Closing date
27 Mar :59

RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OFFICER

ONE (1) YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT**
PHILIPPI VILLAGE; MOBILE SERVICES

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.

Main purpose of this role will be to assist study project manager with the implementation of research projects with key emphasis on project specific tasks including but not limited to research coordination, recruitment and retention, and study-specific operational and logistics support, and youth adherence club management.

Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12 Certificate
At least 2 years of experience in research recruitment and retention
Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, adolescent sexual health, PrEP for HIV prevention
Knowledge of public health community resources and community outreach
Intermediate skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Fluency in English and or Afrikaans and or 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 and detailorientated
Willingness to work irregular hours, including weekends

Advantageous:

National Diploma in Social Sciences studies
Experience in a Community Based researchProjects
Valid Driver's license
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate
Certificate for PrEP

Responsibilities:

Support study project manager with studyspecific tasks, including participant counselling and Focus Group Discussion sessions, QC of consent forms, and participant follow up
Collaborate with the research team to develop a comprehensive recruitment strategy based on study objectives
Develop and implement a retention plan to enhance participant engagement throughout the study
Regularly communicate with participants to maintain their interest and commitment
Address participant concerns and challenges that may arise
Conduct home visits for further follow ups
Facilitation of youth reference group and/or intervention sessions
Collaborate with organizational leadership to align the YRG's activities with the overall goals and objectives of the project
Maintain detailed records of recruitment and retention activities
Create a retention tracker, provide weekly and monthly PrEP retention
Submit regular update of activities
Coordinating Courier Service and communicate with Data Manager for PrEP Courier deliveries due
Work closely with CNP for PrEP and STI treatment packaging
Follow up participants on HIV selftest results, and capturer on REDCap
Setting up of courier service targets for mobiles
Conduct ICF QC and report to the Project Manager
Followup telephone calls with study participants
Assist with recruiting patients for research studies on the Mobile Clinics
Assist with community surveys.
Assist with filing research forms and patient files.
Maintain strict client confidentiality
Weekly and Monthly progress reports on research participation (recruitment, and retention)
Assist with other project related activities as required

Values fit:
Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence

Visit the DTHF Career page to view the advert-
DTHF-C019
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.