Field Worker X 2 at Wits Health Consortium

Main purpose of the job:

• To work in collaboration with the South African Population Research
• Infrastructure Network (SAPRIN).
• A National Research Infrastructure of Health and Demographic Surveillance
• System (HDSS) Nodes.
• initiative at Wits RHI to support major improvements in health, social and
• economic wellbeing in impoverished, yet rapidly evolving populations.

Key performance areas.

• To collect data accurately using a survey questionnaire on Survey Solutions (SS) databases, which are installed
• in a tablet device.
• Recruitment for participation in randomised housing structures in Hillbrow and obtain consent for survey
• participation.
• Distribute flyers highlighting the survey, outreach within the Hillbrow community raising awareness of the study.
• Collect data accurately by gathering COVID-19 knowledge, perceptions, impacts and prevention behaviours.
• among Hillbrow residents using online database Redcap.
• Gather an Estimate number of people who were previously infected with COVID-19.
• Register all volunteering participants on the appropriate data collection tools (Redcap/Survey Solutions).
• Resolve data queries of rejected interviews by Quality Control (QC).
• Compile daily reports (Analyse information recorded when necessary).
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management.
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback.
• Required minimum education and training.
• Matric (tertiary qualification preferable).
• Counsellor certificates (advantageous).

Required minimum work experience.

• Data Collection.
• Community engagement.
• Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities.
• Fluency in more than one African Language.
• Experience working with data handling and reporting.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a team.