FIELDWORKER | RECRUITER
TWO (2) YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT
PHILIPPI VILLAGE & OBSERVATORY (GROOTE SCHUUR)
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 full-time 2-year fixed-term contract position will be based at Groote Schuur in Observatory and Philippi Village, Cape Town. The Fieldworker post in the community is mainly aimed at recruiting men and transgender women who are interested in HIV prevention studies but also includes recruitment and retention activities for all trials conducted at the J52 Trials Unit. The Fieldworker is responsible for recruiting participants and conducting data collection activities. The post will support HIV prevention activities among MSM and transgender women.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12
- 1 year Community engagement /recruitment experience
- Knowledgeable of the LGBTIQ community and networks within the community
- Knowledgeable about social media platforms and how to engage on social media
- Computer literacy (MS Office); including data entry
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) – fluent in English. Afrikaans and isiXhosa will be advantageous
- Good planning and organising skills
- Client (participant) focused
- Able to work as a member of a team
- Be proactive as an individual
- Detail oriented
- Maintain study and participant confidentiality
- Ability to work under pressure, whilst maintaining the ability to remain professional
- Able to work later hours including weekends
Responsibilities:
- Recruit participants and schedule visits
- Complete accurate data collection activities with participants, including questionnaires, interviews, and transcriptions
- Communicate regular updates to project staff and management
- Ensure all project administration is completed daily
- Basic education: approach to address community groups or individuals, hand out trial recruitment pamphlets and answer basic questions.
- Assist with planning of Recruitment/Retention strategies and Events
- Assist in implementing the Community Engagement Plan (CEP) / Community Involvement Work Plan (CIWP)
- Assist the Community Liaison Officer with stakeholder engagement by identifying opportunities of involvement, arranging, participating, facilitating, and attending meetings
- Liaise with research site staff on all participant related information
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 by 29th August 2022. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Visit the DTHF Career page to view the advert Reference number: DTHF-C082 and apply:
