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

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DEADLINE: 12 May 2023

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

The Centre for Lung Infection and Immunity (CLII) (http://www.lunginstitute.co.za), invites applications for a COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER* on a 6-month Fixed Term Contract (Full-Time, 40 hours per week).

CLII is based within the Division of Pulmonology in the Department of Medicine at UCT and is committed to the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of TB in Southern Africa.

CLII conducts various HIV/ TB/COVID-19 related research projects that are conducted at numerous sites in Cape Town.

The incumbent will be responsible for screening and recruiting new trial participants, as well as, supporting participants during the clinical trial.

Essential Requirements:

Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate or Equivalent
Experience in the healthcare environment
Sound knowledge of recruiting area
Knowledge of medical terminology (especially TB/HIV/COVID-19)
Drivers License (Code 10) is essential
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Fluency in English and another South African Language
General Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and Internet; Data Management Systems advantageous)
Good interpersonal, communication and time management skills
Must possess a positive and professional attitude, with a customer centric outlook
Credit and Criminal Clear

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

Recruitment, screening and consenting of study participants
Retention and follow-up of study participants (to attend appointments)
Ensure that medication packets are correctly labelled
Ensure participants take medication at prescribed times
Do home visits to participants who default their appointments
Keep Registered Nurse informed of participants and report any irregularities
Data Collection and administrative duties – questionnaires, data entry and verification
Maintain database of participant information and complete participant progress reports as required
Provide education and support to participants during the screening process
Educate participants on their medication, research, TB/HIV/COVID-19, and adherence
Drive to destinations to drop off and / or collect participants and /or documents as instructed by line manager
Ensure correct handling and transport of specimens to the relevant laboratories.

To apply, interested applicants are requested to submit an application form, cover letter and updated CV to: [email protected]

Applications will only be accepted via email.

Telephone: 021 406 6882 Website: www.lunginstitute.co.za

Reference (in subject line): CHW: CLII-0006 Closing Date: 12 May 2023

Only shortlisted candidates, who respond with the correct reference, will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.*Please Note: This Position is not on UCT Conditions of Service