Socio-Behavioural Research Assistant - Rustenburg at The Aurum Institute

Socio-behavioural Research

• Recruit potential participants for the study
• Ensure that potential participants are provided with all the study details as described in the Participant Information Sheet.
• Administer written informed consent
• Recruit and schedule appointments for study participants
• Conduct questionnaires, surveys and other quantitative data collections
• Conduct IDIs, FGDs, KIIs and other qualitative data collections methods
• Completion of data collection reports
• Completion of synthesis notes, transcriptions, translations, quality checks and code book analysis.

Research related activities

• Data query resolution
• Perform costing study interview
• Observation of clinic-based staff and visits with participants (time and motion study)
• Complete any other activities as required by the protocol or the study.
• Complete, compile and submit study case report forms (CRFs) and source documents timeously
• Ensure all records on participants are completed and accurately filed with strict adherence to documentation handling procedures
• Maintain accurate study logs related to enrolment and other study activities.
• Report on daily/weekly activities to the Study Coordinator and meet stipulated enrolment and follow-up targets
• Participant retention

      You will also be required to retain participants by:

• Obtaining, verifying and updating detailed locator data from participant for all visits.
• If possible, reminding participants about their appointments just prior to each visit
• Following-up on participants to ensure study completion
• Recommending retention strategies to study management
• General administration

You will be required to:

• Prepare participant files and documents.
• Safe storage and transportation of complete study documents
• Attend study meetings to report on study progress
• Requirements
• Degree or diploma in Social sciences experience or similar is needed
• Microsoft Office

Work Experience:

• Research experience in socio-behavioural research is needed.
• Must have experience in collecting qualitative and quantitative data (minimum 2 years)
• Must have experience in data entry, qualitative data transcription and translation
• Experience working with staff in public healthcare facilities  (advantage)
• Experience working with key populations (advantage) 

Minimum requirements:

Qualification

• Grade 12
• Post-Matric Qualification in Social Sciences or similar.
• GCP training (advantage)

Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel
• Driver’s license and driving experience