Community Health Worker (FTC) RHI

SUMMARY:
A Community Health Worker (FTC) vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium's Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (RHI) in Hillbrow - Johannesburg.

POSITION INFO:

Background

The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges.

It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health and vaccinology. This is done through pioneering, multi-disciplinary research; responsive technical support and innovation in health services; and evidence-based policy development and advocacy with national, regional and global stakeholders.

Main purpose of the job

• Recruit, screen and ensure the retention of study participants while providing support for the efficient conduct of research

Location

• Hillbrow – Research Centre

Key performance areas

• Recruit participants according to study inclusion/exclusion criteria
• Conduct screening interviews with the consenting participants to determine eligibility for 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
• Actively listen to participants and empathize with them
• Provide support to caregivers and families
• Report on the number of participants recruited on daily basis to team leader
• Promote studies and recruit participants by conducting presentations, radio talks and distributing brochures at the Clinics
• Address potential participants in accordance with recruitment targets and participant recruitment standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Obtain verbal consent before conducting screening interviews
• Inform willing participants that participation in the study is voluntary
• Schedule appointment with eligible participants to attend further screening at the study clinic
• Call participants to complete follow-up questionnaires, if required
• Follow up on missed visits and complete the necessary feedback logs
• Prepare a list of home visits according to priority and living area
• Conduct home visits if follow up calls are unsuccessful, and document these as required
• Contact participants prior to their scheduled visits to remind them of their next visit
• Receive queries from participants and address or refer queries accordingly
• Update screening logs and/or tracking database on a daily basis
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management
• Follow through to ensure that the quality and productivity standards of your own work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
• Take ownership for driving your own career development by participating in on-going training and development activities e.g. workshops, conferences, etc.
• Apply knowledge of the organizational systems, structures, policies and procedures to achieve results
• Provide appropriate resolution for tasks or deadlines not met

Required minimum education and training

• Grade 12

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

• Certification in Good Clinical Practice
• Confidentiality, tact and discretion must be maintained at all times
• A thorough understanding of pre- & post-HIV test counseling
• Ability to manage self and prioritize own workload
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Required minimum work experience

• Minimum of 1 year in the recruitment of study participants

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 is 19 January 2021.
• 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.
• In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.

AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position. 

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