Community Liaison Officer (Wits RHI)

Main purpose of the job:

• To link the research of the organization with the target community by creating awareness of the research (roadshows, events, organized meetings, present studies) through Community Advisory Groups and to contribute to the strategies of recruitment and retention

Location:

• Ward 21 CRS - 22 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

• Develop ongoing strategies for community participation in research projects in conjunction with management
• Prepare and make presentations to community groups and structures on project activities (i.e. roadshows, stakeholder visits, pamphlets distributions, etc.)
• Participate in radio shows to create awareness of research study
• Organize, attend and facilitate meetings with the Community Advisory Group (CAG) and individuals
• Monitor the ongoing activities of the Community Advisory Group (CAG) including the planning of meetings and training of the CAG
• Contribute to the evaluation of the process of community mobilization
• Work closely with the Research Team to document and respond to issues arising from the community
• Establish a monitoring and evaluation system to measure the coverage and impact of the community intervention
• Maintain study documentation according to monitoring requirements
• Prepare meeting agendas and circulate minutes timeously
• Compile reports to the Research Team, management, and donors as and when required
• Review and update materials for different studies as needed
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
• Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as forums, conferences, policy setting workshops, etc.

Required minimum education and training:

• Grade 12
• Valid driver’s license
• Fluent in English and other African languages

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum 2 years experience in community health development and programs

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• A Diploma in Public Relations or similar (i.e. Community Development)
• Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Experience in HIV and sexual reproductive health and/or a research environment
• Experience in the voluntary sector
• Good communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to network with various stakeholders
• Able to work independently and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Be tactful, respectful and maintain confidentiality
• Sensitive to diversity and open to change

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 and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.
• AJ Personnel is fully POPIA Compliant.
• 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: 21 February 2022.
• 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.
• Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
• PLEASE NOTE: Our Client, WHC - RHI, maintains mandatory Covid-19 requirements, and as such only Covid-19 vaccinated incumbents will be considered for positions.

Please note:

• 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.