CLINIC RESEARCH ASSISTANT X8
Africa Health Research Institute
Posted : 2024/Jan/31
Closing Date: 13 February 2024
Location : Somkhele
Job Ref #: SOMCTUCRA08JAN2024
Industry: Research
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 8
The Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) is recruiting 8 Clinic Research Assistants who will work across various studies that are conducted at the Clinical Trials Unit Satellite Sites within the Heald and Demographic Surveillance Site (HDSS).
Job Description
The Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) is recruiting 8 Clinic Research Assistants who will work across various studies that are conducted at the Clinical Trials Unit Satellite Sites within the Heald and Demographic Surveillance Site (HDSS). The successful candidates will be primarily responsible for the implementation of the study protocols – They will be the first point of contact with potential study participants within the clinics. The successful candidates will be expected to follow procedures according to study protocols and to provide high quality clinical support to participants and other clients. The successful candidate will report directly to the allocated clinics within HDSS on regular basis unless advised otherwise by the Line Manager. The role may require incumbent to work outside of normal hours, Public Holidays & Weekend as and when required by the study especially for follow-ups of the study participants. The position will be based at our Somkhele campus, the successful candidate must be resident and a member of a homestead from within the Population Intervention Programme Study Area (PIPSA).
Overview of Duties
Implement the CTU Satellite Sites studies protocol, including evaluation of the role of tongue swabs to optimize TUTT implementation – an observational study (TUTTPLUS) and Opti-DOR study recruiting HIV newly diagnosed patients.
Recruit participants from the clinic and refer them to the nurse for consent.
Build and maintain relationships with DOH staff where participants will be recruited.
Collection and capture of data
Carry out any other duties as directed by Line Manager
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
Computer Literacy Certification (Microsoft Office Suite)
Code C1 valid driver’s license with a minimum of two 2-years driving experience.
Fluency in English and IsiZulu
Minimum Experience
A minimum of 2-years research experience in a clinical setting (hospital/clinic-based research)
Required Skills
Basic counselling and interviewing skills.
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of and experience in TB treatment and care
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, flexible and a good team player.
Good problem-solving skills.
Well organized and possession of the ability to plan effectively and efficiently.
Ability to work independently and show initiative.
Application Closing Date: 13 February 2024
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful if you do not hear from us within 14 days of the applications closing date.
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