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The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is hiring for a Fieldworker

admin May 9, 2023

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DEADLINE: 09 May 2023

The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is hiring for a Fieldworker

FIELD WORKER – RECRUITER ONE (1) YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT PHILLIPI VILLAGE & J52 GROOTE SCHUUR, OBSERVATORY

The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organisation focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa.

We have fantastic job opportunities across our businesses for talented people wanting to realize their full potential. Could that be you? If so, we invite you to explore the possibility of joining us to play your part in Desmond Tutu Health Foundations’ exciting future.

The DTHF Clinical Trials Unit is located at J52, Old Main Building, Groote Schuur Hospital with a community outreach team located in Phillipi Village. It has conducted over 60 clinical trials in HIV prevention and treatment. The LGBT+ Health Division is located within J52 and has participated in several ground-breaking clinical trials in HIV prevention focussed on LGBT+ communities. We are looking for a Fieldworker to join our community outreach team.

This full-time one (1) year fixed-term contract position will be based primarily at the community outreach offices at Philippi Village and working in the field, with expected attendance of regular meetings and activities at Groote Schuur. The Fieldworker will be working in a community outreach setting to recruit people who are interested in HIV prevention studies. This Fieldworker post is aimed at working with LGBT+ with a particular focus on transgender communities in Cape Town. Job requirements also include planning and attendance of community engagement activities such as outreach events to support visibility and awareness of LGBT+ communities; and recruitment and retention events for all trials conducted at the J52 Trials Unit. The Fieldworker must be knowledgeable of the transgender community, and ideally a member of trans networks in Cape Town.

Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12
One (1) year community engagement or recruitment experience
Two (2) year experience in event planning and management
Knowledgeable of the LGBT+ community and networks within the community
Knowledgeable or a member of trans networks in Cape Town
Knowledgeable about social media platforms and how to engage on social media
Computer literacy MS Office; including data entry
Good planning and organising skills
Client (participant) focussed
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) – fluent in English. Afrikaans and isiXhosa advantageous
Able to work as a member of a team
Be proactive as an individual
Detail oriented
Maintain study and participant confidentiality
Ability to work under pressure, whilst maintaining the ability to remain professional

Able to work later hours including weekends

Responsibilities:

Recruit participants and schedule visits
Complete accurate data collection activities with participants, including questionnaires, interviews, and transcriptions
Communicate regular updates to project staff and management
Ensure all project administration is completed daily
Basic education: approach to address community groups or individuals, hand out trial recruitment pamphlets and answer basic questions.
Assist with planning of Recruitment/Retention strategies and Events
Assist in implementing the Community Engagement Plan (CEP) / Community Involvement Work Plan (CIWP)
Assist the Community Liaison Officer with stakeholder engagement by identifying opportunities of involvement, arranging, participating, facilitating, and attending meetings
Liaise with research site staff on all participant related information
Assist in diversity training with a focus on LGBT+ populations
Convene monthly Trans Safe Spaces with community members
Attend community outreach events for representation and visibility particularly in Trans networks

Values fit: Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence

Submit CV, motivation letter with certified copy of highest qualification and details of three (3) current contactable referees in a single PDF file by 9th May 2023. Incomplete applications will not be considered.