Research Assistant - R696A at The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)

Responsibilities:

• Input into protocol development as needed
• Assistance with training of vocational training staff members
• Data collection and data entry tasks
• Assisting project coordinator with administrative tasks as needed
• Data quality assurance
• Screening, recruitment and enrolment of participants
• Tracking, transporting and retaining participants in the study for all study appointments
• GCP training and adhering to ethical guidelines

Core Requirements:

• Matric with one to two-year accredited course in social sciences/public health field
• Three years experience as a fieldworker with adolescents/young people
• Speak fluent English AND Afrikaans

Advantageous:

• Diploma/certificate advantageous
• Previous experience with interventions for substance use with adolescents/young people
• Have a valid South African driver’s license with current driving experience
• Be comfortable working with young people who use substances
• Familiarity with communities in Cape Town area (particularly in Capricorn Park, Vrygrond and surrounding area)