Research Assistant

Anova Health Institute NPC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

Anova Health Institute is seeking a Research Assistant for a prostate cancer study in Johannesburg. The role involves recruiting participants, providing counselling, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Ideal candidates will have a Matric certificate and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate required, Social Auxiliary Worker advantageous.
• Good oral and written communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and screen men for prostate cancer in clinics.
• Provide adherence counselling and promote PCa testing.
• Report daily on mobilised men linked to care.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Empathy

Customer Orientation

Relationship Management

Education

Matric Certificate

Social Auxiliary Worker

Tools

SPSS

Stata

DNA Isolation

Biochemistry

Western Blot

Job description

Anova is an NGO that empowers people and changes lives. Good health and quality of life is what motivates us to provide healthcare solutions and provide support to those who needs it most.

The Prostate Cancer Study is a collaborative project between Anova Health Institute Stanford University and Arizona State University funded by the Stanford Cancer Institute. The study focuses on prostate cancer screening.

We are looking for Research Assistants who will be responsible for screening men for prostate cancer in selected clinics in City of Johannesburg.

Key Duties and Responsibilities :

Recruit and receive referrals of highrisk men.

Schedule and arrange appointments for clients at the clinics

Provide comprehensive counselling to promote retention in line with Anova policies and guidelines

Refer the Not Yet Ready to the Social Auxiliary Worker after utilising the Adherence plan

Promote and facilitate PCa testing and facilitate partner disclosure using the PCa Screening Tool and actively refer for testing.

Promoting case finding for men.

Specifically focus on men in line with Anova work plan.

Provide Adherence Counselling to men.

Referral of men to relevant services e.g. (Index Testing PrEP GBV)

Recruit and refer patients to IACT adult individual counselling or support groups

Attend weekly Mens health Meetings.

Act upon the recommendations and outcomes of the Mens Health Meetings.

Collaborate with Ward Based Outreach team Dietician Lay Counsellors and Clinicians for bilateral referrals.

Reporting

Report daily with numbers if men mobilised linked to care

Keep an updated record of number of clients offered adherence counselling linked into care index testing and partner disclosure IACT individual session and support groups referrals in line with stationery used by and Anova.

Adhere to facility reporting format for data and report according to facility protocol.

Report as per agreed timelines to Mens health nurse at the facility or other Anova team members as required

Administration

Be available to work on weekends & / or Public Holidays to provide mobilise recruit men and provide adherence counselling at facilities when required a minimum of at least one Saturday per month (When required).

Attend Anova team & staff meetings as required

Timeously complete and submit leave forms and timesheets as per Anova policy

Engagement with Anova staff

Form part of the facility team and work 8 hours daily according to their agreed upon starting & finishing time

Form part of a multidisciplinary teams within Anova to promote 90% retention.

Adhere to & respect the facilitys mission & vision

Report your absenteeism and any form of leave to both facility and Anova manager

Look presentable at all times with your name tag on

Attend facility meetings as required to discuss Psychosocial related issues

Any other tasks as agreed with line manager.

Minimum Qualifications Experience and Skills Required

Matric certificate

Social Auxiliary Worker advantageous

Basic knowledge on prostate cancer.

Knowledge of hostels etc.

Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Ability to manage relationships.

Strong organisational skills including task and time management ability to multitask establish priorities and meet deadlines; and work without daily supervision.

Customer orientation

Professional conduct

General knowledge of health education

General counselling skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Empathy and understanding of issues of people living with PCa

Friendly and able to engage people

Results orientated / goal driven

Flexible and resilient to change

Required Experience :

Junior IC

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Spss,Data Collection,DNA Isolation,Stata,Biochemistry,Qualitative Research Interviewing,Research Experience,Statistical Software,Molecular Biology,Research Laboratory Experience,Western Blot

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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