Clinical Research Worker

findojobs-za; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Cape Town is seeking a candidate for conducting informed consent processes in HIV/TB treatment adherence. The role requires clinical research experience, counselling skills, and community engagement. The position is a 6-12 month fixed-term contract, working 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Candidates must be committed to equity in employment practices.

Qualifications

• 5 years of clinical research workers experience, including clinical trials.
• Experience with electronic consents and interfacing with e-databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct the consenting process including literacy assessments.
• Conduct research information sessions in community hotspots.
• Engage in community outreach and health promotion sessions.

Skills

Counselling

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate or Equivalent

Counselling qualification or experience

GCP qualification

Job description

Essential Requirements

• Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate or Equivalent
• Counselling qualification or counselling experience
• GCP qualification
• 5 years of clinical research workers experience inclusive of clinical trials experience
• Experience with electronic consents and regular interfacing with e-data bases
• Ability to engage with the community and present education sessions
• Conduct informed consent
• Basic computer literacy
• Interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Conducting Informed consent Process HIV / TB treatment adherence and TB Counselling
• Active participation in patient information sessions
• Telephone contact and tracing
• Lead and conduct the consenting process, including literacy and understanding assessments, use of the specified electronic consenting system, and provision of HI consenting and counselling
• Conduct daily research information sessions in waiting areas and community hotspots, and engage in community outreach through liaison with the local advisory group, health promotion sessions, and participation in community event
• Provide counselling and testing referrals as needed, along with home visits, participant tracing, and remote follow‑ups via telephone in line with study protocols
• Retrieve and prepare clinic folders, file laboratory reports, and ensure readiness for daily study activities
• Respond to data queries, assist with data entry and reception duties, and update the data capture system
• Prepare study folders in advance to support smooth daily operations
• Collect all biological samples in accordance with study protocols and coordinate collection logistics with the research team
• Perform sputum induction and other related sample collection procedures, ensuring accurate capture of all collection details on the electronic database

Additional Information

• Position will be based in Mowbray
• 6 to 12-month Fixed Term Contract
• Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Closing Date: 20 November

Application Process

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Should you not receive a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Employment Equity Statement

The University of Cape Town Lung Institute is committed to equity in our employment practices and reserves the right not to appoint.

The selection process will be guided by the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the University of Cape Town Lung Institute (Pty) Ltd.

POPIA Statement

Please note that when applying for any position, reference checks will be completed, and personal information defined in the protection of personal information Act 4 of will be processed.

In applying for this position, applicants will be deemed to have consented to such processing as defined in the policy statement.

Additional Note

This Position is not on UCT Conditions of Service.