FIELDWORKER SEVEN (7) MONTH FIXED-TERM CONTRACT EMAVUNDLENI RESEARCH CENTRE: CROSSROADS &PHILIPPI VILLAGE 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. This contract position will be based at the Emavundleni Research Centre in Crossroads and Phillipi Village, Cape Town. The main purpose of this position is to educate, recruit, prepare and facilitate a supportive environment for a successful conduct of trials happening at Emavundleni Center, through partnership, education and awareness as set out in the Community Engagement Plan. Minimum Requirements: Grade 12 certificate, with an auxiliary social worker qualification At least two (2) years' working experience in a HIV/TB clinical research environment and a certificate in HIV counselling Computer literacy with sound knowledge of email, Microsoft office suite etc. Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Fluency in English and IsiXhosa Good planning and organising skills Ability to work well under pressure and to maintain effectiveness during changing conditions Maintain confidentiality Administration skills Good facilitation, presentation and public speaking skills Ability to work independently as well as part of the mobile clinic team Client focused and detail-orientated Willingness to work irregular hours, including weekends Advantageous: HIV and TB and Community engagement experience Current GCP (Good Clinical Practice Certificate) HSP (Human Subject Protection) certificate HIV and TB Literacy including treatment and Prevention Responsibilities: Work with the Community Liaison Officer (CLO) in identifying and facilitating partnership with key organizations and services in the community. Plan and implement community education and awareness events. Work in conjunction with the Community Advisory Board (CAB) on all relevant aspects of maintaining a productive/enabling relationship between the community and the clinical research site (CRS). Ensure community education, recruitment and retention activities are well understood by outside partners so that study accrual and retention targets are met. Ensure distribution of recruitment and educational materials in the community. Conduct prevention discussion groups with potential participants. Recruit, educate and retain study participants by implementing recruitment plans. Compile and submit progress on general recruitment of participants to the CLO. Submit weekly written activity reports to CLO. Do home visits for participants who are not available when called or miss their visits and as requested by study coordinators and whenever necessary. Participate in all relevant study training sessions. Attend offsite conferences and protocol meetings, when required. Assist with translation activities when required Assist with entering participants onto the prevention of co-enrolment into studies system Work and support CAB in all community related activities in ensuring the advisory role is effective. Attend and contribute to Community Advisory Board (CAB) meetings and activities. Plan and coordinate Community Awareness events and assist CLO in conducting events. Introduce new and update CAB on ongoing studies at CAB meetings. Assist CLO with CAB training program. 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 12th March 2024. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Visit the DTHF Career page to view the advert DTHF-C016 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 from the DTHF career page before the stipulated expiry date of the advert. If you have not heard from us within four 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. 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