Career Opportunities at The Aurum Institute

Description

Work Description

The Driver Provide safe secure and timely driving services for the day-to-day operations of the Company, including driving the mobile units to ensure access of HIV prevention and testing services to employees outside the workplace. This position is responsible for proper running and maintenance of the vehicle.

Requirements

 Responsibilities

• Attached to capture, record and report on all data collected from TB screening in communities and facilities
• Generates daily, weekly and monthly reporting of data for reporting
• Collect and verify data monthly and quarterly to ensure data quality and conduct data clean-up as required.
• Provide system generated data and compile reports on successes and challenges to the facility, sub-district/district monthly and quarterly
• Filing and administrative duties and perform any ad-hoc duties as required
• Set up and prepare for daily activities.
• Prepare the vehicle for community outreach and maintain an accurate vehicle log

Qualifications and Requirements

• Grade 12 
• Two (2) years’ experience in data capturing and reporting
• Two years as a driver
• Experience in recording and reporting of TB and HIV data
• Knowledge of capturing data in any health M&E systems (TIER.net. and/or DHIS) will be advantageous
• Proficiency in Microsoft Packages
• Effective data management skills
• Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Valid South African code 10 driver’s license plus PDP
• Ensure compliance with all local driving laws and regulations.
• Willing to travel and work after hours

Requirements

• Valid code A Driver’s license
• Valid Professional Drivers Permit (PDP)
• Understanding of specimen handling and transportation
• Fluency in local languages (Zulu, Setswana, English, SeSotho, Xhosa, Afrikaans)
• Practical experience with Road Legislation
• SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
• Willing to work overtime

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Decision making ability
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders
• Customer focus
• Results driven
• Good conflict resolution 

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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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Description

Work Description

The Facilities Management Officer will form part of the Corporate Operations team and will assist the Facilities Management Coordinator in the maintenance and repairs including general construction - drywalling, hanging doors, ceilings, tiling, flooring, carpentry, painting, brick laying, plastering, minor electrical repairs and plumbing.

Technical Work Responsibilities

• Property Inspections
• Perform general maintenance work including drywalling, hanging doors, ceilings, tiling, flooring, carpentry, painting, brick laying, plastering, minor electrical and plumbing.
• Perform basic emergency repairs as needed and directed
• Cleaning and general maintenance of facilities
• Care and maintain maintenance equipment

Duties

• Perform general maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, and equipment
• Painting and conducting repairs to flooring and other fittings
• Ensure that facilities are clean and in a good operating condition
• General furniture and equipment maintenance and repairs
• Set up new offices
• Responding to urgent maintenance calls
• Inspecting, fixing and maintain equipment and machinery
• Conduct preventative maintenance and identifying when items need upgrading or replacing
• Perform minor building repairs such as light bulb replacements, general light cleaning, unclogging drains, minor lock and door hardware repair and replacement and replacement of ceiling tiles etc.
• Rearrange office space as requested by moving office equipment, installing wall hangings, set up tables and chairs etc.
• Moving boxes, equipment, furniture etc. into or out of storage.
• Report all facility or equipment problems to the Facilities Management Coordinator.
• Operation of various types of tools and equipment safely and efficiently
• Complete scheduled maintenance tasks

Requirements

Education

• Grade 12

Experience

• One to Two years’ experience in a similar role
• Knowledge and experience of Maintenance and repairs
• Understanding of safety regulations

Requirements

• SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
• Valid SA Driver’s License (Essential)
• Driving experience essential
• Regular travel by land or air

Essential Requirements

• Highly proficient in English (Spelling and Grammar)
• Project Management skills
• Time Management skills
• Report writing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with a high level of PC literacy
• Strong Maintenance skills
• Machinery skills

Personal Attributes

• Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude; self-motivated
• Must be organised and be able to work under pressure
• To be methodical, with strong attention to detail
• Is open to change and new information
• Establish effective and trusting work relationships
• Healthy and physically fit

Closing date: 23 November 2022

Please note:

Kindly provide current and relevant references for background checks

All 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.

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Description

WORK OUTPUT DESCRIPTIONWork Description

Collaborating with multidisciplinary team members; providing highly experienced and efficient clinical services and psychological support to participants, their families and supervising assigned team members whilst adhering to all relevant policies and regulations.

Technical Work Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise comprehensive, safe and effective evidence based clinical procedures to achieve identified health outcomes
• Manage all activities required for the implementation of the research study
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with the South African Nursing Council and the Health Professions Council of South Africa
• Enforce the rights of all participants and maintain cultural sensitivity
• Plan, evaluate and manage clinical procedures in consultation with the multidisciplinary team
• Provide comprehensive reports and recommendations on increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of processes
• Provide Health Education and Raise Awareness
• Supervise Clinical Staff
• Support Clinical Associate
• Assist with Demand Generation and Mobilising Activities
• Attend meeting platforms and assist with presentations
• Guide and provide technical advice on VMMC, its drug administration, Drug-Drug interactions, Contraindications as well as Adverse drug reactions.
• Implement Quality Improvement measures
• Provide Health Education and Raise Awareness
• Adhere to Confidentiality and Privacy (POPI Act)
• Completes daily time sheets
• Complete Leave Forms
• Assist with Transporting the Clinical Team
• Support with Adverse Events
• Stock Management
• IPC Control and Waste Management
• Willing to work overtime

Requirements

SELECTION CRITERIAEducation

• Diploma in Nursing or a Bachelor of Nursing Degree
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council
• Trained in VMMC (Certified)

Advantageous

• Advanced diploma in Primary Health Care
• Good Clinical Practice Certificate 
• HIV/AIDS Counselling and Management Certificate or Similar

Experience

• Minimum 4 years’ related experience and training
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in clinical or public health research
• Extensive counselling experience
• VMMC Trained – 2 years’ experience

Requirements

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Valid Driver’s License and own vehicle
• Overnight Travel when required