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
