Fieldworkers (x3)Contract Duration: 6-Month Contract (Part-Time, 20 hours per week)
Location: Non-Communicable Diseases Research Unit (NCDRU)
Salary: R18,882.45 per month, cost-to-company (negotiable based on qualifications and experience)
Closing Date: 8 August 2024 at 16:30pm
Reference Number: R753AThe Non-Communicable Diseases Research Unit (NCDRU) is seeking experienced, energetic, highly motivated, and organized fieldworkers to join our research studies.

The successful candidates will be responsible for recruiting eligible participants and ensuring full retention rates for the study, conducting interviews at identified health clinics and/or the NCDRU research clinic.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with study protocols.
• Collaborate with clinic staff to identify potential study participants.
• Conduct screening and recruitment interviews.
• Provide motivational counseling to study participants.
• Administer questionnaires.
• Recruit and track study participants.
• Perform general project administrative tasks, including quality assurance, data entry, supply control, and daily reporting.
• Assist project staff members with other tasks as needed.
• Work independently as well as part of a team.
• Meet set targets for recruitment.

Core Requirements:

• Matric certificate.
• At least two years of fieldwork experience in clinic recruitment.
• Fluent in Afrikaans or isiXhosa in addition to English.
• Experience in conducting fieldwork for health research projects.

 

• Valid Driver’s License and actively driving.
• Good computer skills.

Added Advantage:

• 5 to 10 years of fieldwork experience.
• Experience working in a research setting, including participant recruitment and fieldwork activities for clinic-based research projects.
• Previous counseling experience.

Terms & Conditions:

The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, you consent to the SAMRC processing your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended).

 

Please ensure your application is accompanied by the required information and documentation, as submissions without them will not be considered.For inquiries, contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.If you are ready to contribute to impactful research and meet the qualifications, we look forward to your application!