Community Health Worker Post at the University of Cape Town-Centre for Lung Infection and Immunity

Located within the Department of Medicine at UCT, CLII is dedicated to TB research, treatment, training and prevention in Southern Africa. Numerous HIV/TB/COVID-19 research projects are conducted by CLII at various Cape Town sites.

Community Health Worker Post at the University of Cape Town-Centre for Lung Infection and Immunity

In addition to screening and recruiting participants for the trial, the incumbent will support them during the trial.

Essential Requirements

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent in Grade 12
• WorkWork experience in healthcare
• Expertise in recruiting
• TB/HIV/COVID-19 terminology knowledge is essential
• It is necessary to have a driver’s license (Code 10)
• Having a good understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• An understanding of South African languages and fluency in English
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and the Internet; an understanding of a Data Management System would be advantageous.
• Ability to manage time well, communicate effectively, and have good interpersonal skills
• An attitude of professionalism and customer centricity is required
• Clearance of credit and criminal records

Responsibilities include (but not limited to)

• Participants are recruited, screened, and consented to participate in the study
• Keeping study participants up-to-date (attending appointments)
• Make sure medication packets are labeled correctly
• Participant medication must be taken at the prescribed time
• Ensure that participants who have missed appointments receive home visits
• In case of any irregularities, keep the Registered Nurse informed
• Data collection, data entry, and data verification – questionnaires, data entry, and data verification
• Complete participant progress reports according to requirements and maintain a database of participant information
• During the screening process, provide participants with education and support
• Participant education on medication, research, TB/HIV/COVID-19, and adherence
• Deliver and/or collect participants and/or documents as directed by the line manager
• Transport specimens to the appropriate laboratories in the correct manner.

Please submit an application form, cover letter, and updated CV to [email protected].

Those candidates who receive a response with the correct reference will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date:12 May 2023