Research Study Assistant (X5 - 4 Month Fixed Term Contract - WRHI)

SUMMARY:
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

POSITION INFO:
Main purpose of the job:

• To recruit Study Participants from the community/ Wits RHI supported clinics into a study

• 7 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Shandukani CRS

• Promote studies and recruit Participants by conducting presentations, one-on-one discussions and distributing brochures at approved clinics (in consultation with Clinic Health Promoters)
• Address potential Participants in accordance with recruitment targets and Participant recruitment standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Inform willing Participants that participation in the study is voluntary
• Conduct screening interviews to consenting Participant to determine eligibility into study
• Schedule appointment with eligible Participants to attend further screening at Shandukani Research Centre
• Record pre-screened Participants in pre-screening register
• Obtain pre-consent from Participants to be contacted for booking of screening at recruiting sites
• Conduct informed consent discussion according to site ICF SOP
• 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
• Establish a relationship of trust and respect with Participants
• Report on number of Participants recruited on daily basis to Team Leader
• Contact Participants prior to their scheduled visits to remind them of their visit in accordance with retention SOP
• Contact Participants telephonically to reschedule visits, address relevant concerns and misconceptions about the study
• Receive queries from Participants and address or refer queries accordingly
• File and archive Participant informed consent forms, and other study documentation
• Prepare Participant files for upcoming visits
• Attend relevant internal and external meetings
• Chair or take minutes of relevant meetings i.e., at recruitment meetings
• Assist in networking with relevant Stakeholders
• Ensure that the study has relevant health promotion materials (HREC approved) on site
• Liaise with site Study Coordinators to ensure dissemination of study information
• Identify missing data, inconsistencies and/or errors and follow up or report it
• Print relevant documentation and place in files (if applicable)
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate 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 workshops, forums, conferences etc
• Stay abreast with working trends by conducting weekly clinic visits and assist Patients and Caregivers
• Participate, give input, and support ad hoc projects and initiatives

• Grade 12
• Fluent in English and other African languages (Sesotho and Zulu preferable)

• Minimum 1 year working experience

• Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Empathetic with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Be tactful, respectful and maintain confidentiality
• Able to work independently and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV and a cover letter (maximum one page) 
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• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position
• 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
• Closing date: 10 September 2026
• Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date

• WHC, in accordance with its 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
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