HIV Field Research Assistant - Data & Outreach

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

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.