Clinic Research Assistant (Somkhele) at Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI)

Overview of Duties

• Introduce oneself to each DoH clinic facility, mobile unit and give brief overview of the study where applicable.
• Identify the individuals within the prepopulated list on REDCap who have been selected for the multilevel HIV prevention programme.
• Register Multi level HIV Prevention programme participant in the mobile unit and or Fixed clinics.
• Track participants for follow -ups and secure appointment as instructed by Supervisor and Study Coordinator.
• Data collection on RedCap electronic platform.
• Perform first line data quality control.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures and protocol.
• Ensure outputs are of high-quality standards.
• Participate in regular and ad hoc training and meetings for data collection.
• Educate research participants on AHRI research activities.
• Report to line manager new developments to ensure improvement between AHRI, community, and Department of Health.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• National Senior certificate (Grade 12).
• 10-Day HIV Counselling Certificate from an accredited training provider.
• Valid driver’s license with a minimum of 2-years driving experience.
• Computer Literacy (MS Office – Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Fluency in IsiZulu and English (written and oral)

Minimum Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience in research or surveillance data collection.
• Familiarity with data collection and capturing in a research environment.