Clinical Research Assistant

Africa Health Research Institute; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

African Health Research Institute (AHRI) invites applications for a Clinic Research Assistant based at our Somkhele campus to support HIV prevention interventions under ACCEL. The role focuses on recruitment, data collection, and follow-up using REDCap while ensuring data quality and adherence to SOPs.

The incumbent will work with mobile clinics, liaise with peer navigators, and may require weekend and public holiday work.

Qualifications

• Senior certificate (Grade 12) and a 10‑day HIV counselling certificate.
• Valid driver’s licence and ability to drive.
• Fluent in IsiZulu and English.
• Computer literacy in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with peer navigators in recruiting and linking participants to care.
• Give a brief overview of the study to participants visiting or attending the mobile clinic.
• Register participants on the REDCap tool and other registers.
• Follow-up participants and secure appointments as instructed by the supervisor.
• Conduct data collection on REDCap and other platforms as per SOPs.
• Perform first-line data quality control and review CRFs prior to implementation.
• Ensure outputs meet high-quality standards and confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Planning

Organized

Communication skills

Cultural awareness

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12

HIV Counselling Certificate

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

The application closing date:

29 Oct 2026

Description:

AHRI is looking for a Clinic Research Assistant (CRA) who will be based at our Somkhele campus.
The purpose of this job is to work on interventions under the HIV prevention programme including the Accelerating Community-Centred Equitable Lenacapavir for key and priority populations in South Africa (ACCEL) study. The main purpose of the post will be to facilitate recruitment and research data collection At AHRI mobile clinics and following-up participants in the community. The successful candidate will be responsible for working on the ACCEL study and all Multilevel HIV Prevention programme and its associated studies. The incumbent will be expected to work over weekends and public holidays.

Overview of Duties

• Liaise with peer navigators in recruiting and linking participant to care.
• To give brief overview of the study to all participants visiting or attending the mobile clinic.
• Register participants on the clinical tool REDCap and other relevant registers.
• Follow-up participants and secure appointments as instructed by the supervisor.
• Conduct data collection on REDCap electronic and other platform as outlined in the SOPs
• Perform first line data quality control and review CRF’s prior to implementation.
• Ensure outputs are of high-quality standards
• Ensure compliance with the Multilevel HIV Prevention programme standard operating procedures for data entry and data management including accuracy, consistency and patient confidentiality.
• Performance of daily routine tasks as per study SOPs, i.e. eligibility confirmation, informed consent process, and registration of clinic attendance and any other relevant duties as assigned by clinical research nurse
• Attend relevant meetings, implement decisions as ordered by line manager.
• Ensure regular liaison with all relevant stakeholders and maintain good working relationships.
• Educate research participants on AHRI research activities
• Work closely with the line manager and carry out duties as directed.
• Report to line manager new developments to ensure improvement between AHRI, the community and DoH.

Requirements of the Job

Minimum Qualifications

1 Senior certificate (Grade 12).

2. A 10-Day HIV Counselling Certificate from a registered training provider.

3. Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.

4. Computer Literacy (MS Office – Word, Excel & PowerPoint.

5. Fluent in IsiZulu and English.

Minimum Experience

2 to 5 years’ work experience

Knowledge and Abilities

1. Excellent in numeracy and literacy

2. Familiarity with data collection and capturing in a research environment

3. Ability to assimilate new information quickly

4. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, flexible and a good team player.

Advantageous

1. Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification

2. Clinical research experience

3. Experience with working with young people, and or HIV programs

4. Ability to pay close attention to detail.

5 Ability to document information accurately and methodically.

6. Ability to work independently and show initiative.

7. Knowledge of current health and public service processes

Skills Required

1. Good interpersonal skills

2. Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team

3. Ability to do proper planning

4. Ability to manage cultural diversity

5. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

6. Excellent interpersonal skills

7. Excellent communication skills

8. Organized and reliable

9. Ability to communicate with community members.

Worker Type:

Employee

AHRI is a values-driven organisation. As an employer we are committed to staff engagement and development. Our culture is one of high performance and partnership.

Our values

The successful candidate will be expected to live by AHRI’s values, including collaboration, ubuntu, leadership, innovation, transformation, and excellence.

Employment equity

AHRI is fully compliant with South African labour law and is committed to employment equity. This position is primarily open to South African or other African applicants, with a valid work permit desirable. AHRI reserves the right in special circumstances to accept late applications or to extend the above date to facilitate further searches. Furthermore, AHRI reserves the right not to make an appointment.