Clinical Research Assistant - Somkhele at Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI)

Description

• AHRI is looking for five clinical research assistants who will be based at our Somkhele site. The successful candidates will work across various studies that are conducted at the Clinical Trials Unit Satellite Sites within the Heald and Demographic Surveillance Site (HDSS). The successful candidates will be primarily responsible for the implementation of the study protocols - They will be the first point of contact with potential study participants within the clinics. The successful candidates will be expected to follow procedures according to study protocols and to provide high quality clinical support to participants and other clients. The successful candidate will report directly to the allocated clinics within HDSS on regular basis unless advised otherwise by the Line Manager. The role may require incumbent to work outside of normal hours, Public Holidays & Weekend as and when required by the study especially for follow-ups of the study participants.  The appointable candidate must be the resident and a member of a homestead from within the Population Intervention Programme Study Area (PIPSA)

Minimum Qualifications

• Senior certificate (Grade 12).
• Computer Literacy Certification (MS Office - Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Must Possess a valid South African Code C1 driver’s license (will be required to take PDP driver’s license test)
• Fluency in English and Zulu

Requirements

• Minimum requirements and experience 
• A minimum 2 years research experience in a clinical setting (hospital/clinic based research)
• A resident and a member of a homestead from within the Population Intervention Programme Study Area (PIPSA).
• Basic counselling and interviewing experience.
• Knowledge of and experience in TB treatment and care