Desmond Tutu Health Foundation is looking for Field Workers. Apply Now!
FIELDWORKER X 2 (DTHF-C095)
FIELDWORKER X 2
2 YEARS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT
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.
The fieldworker will be responsible to conduct education and awareness in communities, to recruit and retain eligible study participants as designated by the various study protocol, within a pressurized environment. The successful incumbent will be responsible for completing all administration as evidence of work conducted.
Minimum Requirements:
Grade 12 Certificate
At least one-year experience working in community within a research or NGO environment; with preference in recruitment and retention
Applicants must have knowledge of Masiphumelele or surrounding areas with preference for applicants residing in these areas, and knowing the communities well
Maintain work standards
Computer literacy including Email, Word processing, Excel spreadsheets
Excellent Communication Skills (written and verbal)
Excellent public speaking skills
Good administrative and problem-solving skills
Good planning and organising skills
Client (participant) focus
Excellent presentation skills
Ability to build interpersonal relationships and maintain rapport
Able to work independently and as a member of a team
Be proactive as an individual
Detail oriented
Maintain confidentiality
Ability to multi task and work well in a highly pressurized environment
Good time management and work ethic
Advantageous:
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate
Responsibilities:
Assist Community Liaison Officer (CLO)/Study Coordinator (SCO) with planning and conducting of recruitment and retention strategies
Educate, recruit and retain eligible trial participants as determined by study protocols
Education and awareness of research studies and health related matters in community
Conduct informed consent and assent process as required
Accurate collection of data from participants
Maintain confidentiality
Contribute by giving meaningful input to the community engagement work plan
Constantly communicate with the CLO/SCO and community team regarding recruitment and retention progress and challenges, and seek solutions to those challenges as a team
Assist with translation activities when necessary
Submit timeous reports to the CLO/SCO and verbally report on community feedback activities as required
Timeous completion of all spreadsheets regarding recruitment and retention
Timeous completion of accrual and retention targets as set by study deadlines
Attend study/project meetings and participate in all study training sessions as required
Documenting all retention attempts in participants’ files within specified timelines
Values fit: Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence
Submit CV, motivation letter with certified copy of highest qualification and details of three (3) current contactable referees in a single PDF file by 29 September 2022. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Visit the DTHF Career page to view the advert DTHF-C095 and apply: DTHF Career Page
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We are committed to equity in our employment practices. It is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. We reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified.
I understand and accept that by applying for this position, I authorized DTHF to process my personal information in accordance with its internal operational requirements.
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.
If you have not heard from us within two weeks after the closing date please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Desmond Tutu Health Foundation is a child-friendly organisation committed to the protection of children.
For more information about the organization please visit our website.
Closing Date: 29 September 2022
Location: South Africa — City of Cape Town Metro — Fish Hoek — Masiphumelele
APPLY ON THE DESMOND TUTU HEALTH FOUNDATION WEBSITE