Community Health Worker (X2 - Wits Rhi)

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in South Africa is seeking a candidate to support study recruitment, retention, and literacy. The role requires excellent communication skills, a valid driver's license, and at least 2 years of experience. Fluency in English and other African languages is highly desirable. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about health research in the community.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Minimum 2 years working experience required.
• Fluency in other African languages like Sesotho and Zulu is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Promote studies and recruit participants.
• Conduct study awareness sessions.
• Prepare and conduct home visits for participant retention.

Skills

Fluent in English

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Tactfulness

Independence

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Background :

• The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges
• It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health, and vaccinology

Main purpose of the job :

Support study recruitment, retention and study literacy

Location :

Wits RHI – 22 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Johannesburg

Key performance areas :

Support Study Recruitment :

Promote studies and recruit participants

Address potential participants in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP)

Inform willing participants that participation in the study is voluntary

Address relevant concerns and misconceptions about the study

Schedule appointment / s with eligible participants to attend further screening at study clinic

Contact participants prior to their scheduled visits to remind them of their visit

Support Study Retention :

Prepare list of home visits according to priority and living area

Contact participants telephonically to reschedule visits

Accompany research staff to the dwellings or clinics

Conduct counselling sessions with participants to ensure retention

Support participant surveys

Support translations

Support Research Literacy :

Conduct study awareness sessions in waiting areas

Support focus groups / interviews / translation if needed

Promote research within the community and community structures

Effective Self-Management :

Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management

Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained

Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback

Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in on-going training anddevelopment activities such as forums, conferences, policy setting workshops etc

Required minimum education and training :

Grade 12

Valid driver’s license

Fluent in English and other African languages (Sesotho and Zulu preferable)

Required minimum work experience :

Minimum 2 years working experience

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities :

Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Empathetic with good communication and interpersonal skills

Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Be tactful, respectful and maintain confidentiality

Able to work independently and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

TO APPLY :

Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV

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Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position

Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates

Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful

Closing date : 22 July 2025

Note : No CV will be accepted after the closing date

Please note :

WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto

AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium

AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position