Requirements

• At least two years of fieldwork experience.
• Matric certificate
• Speak fluent Afrikaans or isiXhosa in addition to English
• Driving license Code B or greater

Advantageous/ Preferred qualification/experience:

• Preferably have experience working in a research setting, which includes recruiting participants and other fieldwork activities for clinic-based research projects
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• A PDP will be advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Good computer skills

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with study protocols
• Working with the clinic staffs and community leaders to identify potential study participants
• Recruiting and tracking of study participants
• Conducting screening/recruitment interviews
• Conducting anthropometric measures
• Taking blood pressure measurements
• Administering of questionnaires
• Completing participant information i.e. appointment schedules, medicine prescription and delivery dates through accessing participants’ folders
• General project administrative tasks including quality assurance, data entry and supply control tasks and daily reports
• Assisting project staff members with other tasks, when needed
• Possibly driving between SAMRC campus and research sites using the company’s vehicles

Additional Information

• Please quote the reference number in all communications.
• Please be advised that your submission will not be considered should your application not be accompanied by the required information and documentation.
• 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 the designated groups.
• For this reason, we require race, gender, and disability status to be specified.
• Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
• By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended).
• Applicants are advised that the SAMRC has adopted a Workplace Policy on Covid-19 Vaccinations as part of its conditions of employment.
• The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office before the closing date.

Ref No

• R602A

Remuneration

• A salary in the region of R197 000 per annum, cost-to-company.

Enquiries

• HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648

Centre

• Non-Communicable Diseases Research Unit (NCDRU)

Duration

• 12 Months