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Aurum’s projects and programmes cover a wide range of activities from programmatic implementation and technical assistance for HIV/AIDS and TB prevention, care and treatment services throughout the health system in South Africa, HIV prevention clinical research studies, TB and HIV vaccine studies, voluntary medical male circumcision to large scale TB p...
Description
We are seeking dynamic and driven individuals that work with key populations affected by HIV and living with HIV, to recruit potential participants for research studies and to maintain retention of those involved in research studies.
JOB SPECIFICATION
Your primary role will be to participate in:
Participant recruitment and enrolment
- Recruit potential participants for the study
- Ensure that potential participants are provided with all the study details as described in the Participant Information Sheet.
- Administer written informed consent
- Recruit and schedule appointments for study participants
- Assist study coordinator to plan recruitment schedules
- Conducting enrolment activities
Research related activities
- Being responsible for the proper documentation of all study activities
- Administer data collection instruments as required.
- Collect adherence data from electronic data monitoring devices
- Transcribe qualitative interviews sessions
- Perform quality checks on collected data.
- Data query resolution
- Perform costing study interview
- Observation of clinic-based staff and visits with participants (time and motion study)
- Complete any other activities as required by the protocol or the study.
- Complete, compile and submit study case report forms (CRFs) and source documents timeously
- Ensure all records on participants are completed and accurately filed with strict adherence to documentation handling procedures
- Maintain accurate study logs related to enrolment and other study activities.
- Report on daily/weekly activities to the Study Coordinator and meet stipulated enrolment and follow-up targets
Participant retention
You will also be required to retain participants by:
- Obtaining, verifying and updating detailed locator data from participant for all visits.
- If possible, reminding participants about their appointments just prior to each visit
- Following-up on participants to ensure study completion
- Recommending retention strategies to study management
General administration
You will be required to:
- Prepare participant files and documents.
- Safe storage and transportation of complete study documents
- Attend study meetings to report on study progress
Requirements
Knowledge of:
- Microsoft Office
- Research methods (particular strategies in recruitment and retention)
- Requirements in engaging with key populations
Work Experience:
- Experience working with staff in public healthcare facilities
- Experience working with key populations
- Experience in research (advantage)
- Experience in collecting qualitative and quantitative data (advantage)
- Experiencing in data entry and transcription (advantage)
Minimum requirements:
Qualification
- Grade 12
- Post-Matric Qualification (advantage)
- GCP training (advantage)
Other Requirements
- Willingness to travel
- Driver’s license and driving experience
Skills required
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to solve practical problems.
- Good management and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in written and spoken English and fluency in local languages.
- Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplined team.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to follow deadlines, accuracy, documentation, and attention to detail.
These appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. We embrace employment equity and are committed to achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce. Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.
Aurum welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities
Whilst all applications will be carefully considered, only short-listed applicants will be interviewed. If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, this will mean that your application has been unsuccessful. All interviewed applicants will receive feedback as part of our continued drive towards people development.
Closing Date: 24 November 2022
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