Community Health Worker

ð??¿ What you bring

• Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification • Experience working within a healthcare environment with knowledge of participant recruitment • Fluency in English and another South African language • Strong interpersonal, communication, and time management skills • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive participant information • Detail-oriented with strong administrative abilities • Ability to work effectively as part of a team • Be flexible work hours and work allocations • Positive and professional attitude with a participant-centred approach • Credit and criminal clear â?? Advantageous

• Knowledge of medical terminology, particularly TB and HIV (COVID-19) • Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) • General computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Internet; Data Management Systems) This isnt just community engagement; youll be the bridge between participants and clinical research, building trust, providing support, and helping deliver studies that have the potential to improve lives.

ð??¬ What youll own

• Recruit, screen, enrolment and support potential study participants throughout the research process • Assist with obtaining informed consent from participants according to study requirements • Maintain participant engagement through follow-ups and appointments • Conduct home visits where required for participants who miss scheduled appointments • Work closely with the Research nurse to Support participants with treatment adherence and medication schedules • Provide education and support relating to research participation, TB/HIV, and treatment adherence • Keep the Registered Nurse informed of participant progress and report any concerns or irregularities • Collect participant information through questionnaires, data collection tools, and interviews • Complete first line quality control processes through data entry, verification, and assist the data team to maintain accurate participant databases • Assist the Research Nurse to Complete participant progress reports and research documentation as required • Assist clinical staff with correct specimen labelling and transportation processes • Support the team with administrative and research-related activities as required • Visit various sites and clinics within the research areas to enhance recruitment and enrolment strategies ð?? Where youll add value:

• Building trust and positive relationships with study participants and communities
• Supporting participant retention and successful completion of clinical research activities

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