COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER

University of Cape Town Lung Institute; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Cape Town is seeking a community health worker to assist with participant recruitment and data collection for asthma studies. This role requires excellent communication skills and knowledge of the local community. The candidate must possess a Grade 12 certificate and experience in a healthcare setting. The position is a 12-month fixed-term contract with a focus on supporting participants and collecting vital health data.

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinic / health care environment / Paediatrics.
• Valid Driver’s License is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and screen study participants in the community.
• Assist participants in maintaining asthma diaries.
• Guide participants in self-monitoring and provide health education.
• Conduct home visits to participants.
• Maintain a database of participant information.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Fluent in English and another South African Language

Sound knowledge of recruiting area (Masiphumelele)

Knowledge of medical terminology

Computer Literacy (MS Office, Internet and electronic Data Management Systems)

Education

Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate or Equivalent

Job description

POSITION INFO :

Minimum Requirements :

• Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate or Equivalent
• Experience in a clinic / health care environment / Paediatrics (or baby clinic)
• Sound knowledge of recruiting area (Masiphumelele)
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English and another South African Language
• Valid Driver’s License (advantageous)
• Computer Literacy (MS Office, Internet and electronic Data Management Systems advantageous

Responsibilities include (but not limited to) :

Recruitment, screening and consenting of study participants in the community

Retention and follow-up of study participants (to attend appointments)

Assist participants in maintaining asthma diaries to track symptoms and triggers

Guide participants in self-monitoring techniques and provide education on maintaining health records

Do home visits to participants

Keep Research 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 the studies

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.

Set up and manage air quality monitors (personal and household) and community-based spore trap

Additional Information :

12-month Fixed Term Contract

Working hours : 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Closing Date : 30 August 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 30 days of the closing date,