Technical Work Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS.TB and COVID-19.
• Liaise with Internal and External Customers/Stakeholders
• Community engagement, outreach and education
• Leading the recruitment and retention activities by being pro-active.
• Data capturing, reporting and recordkeeping of all community outreach activities
• Tracking of recruitment targets and retention rates
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Resource planning
• Task driven
• Human capital management
• Undertake other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or University
• Grade 12 Education or Equivalent for RRTL without a degree
• Valid GCP Certificate
• GPP training and application
• Fluent in local languages
• Facilitation and good communication skills
• Report writing
• HIV Counselling and Testing

Advantageous

• HIV/TB training
• Knowledgeable on Human Behaviour Theories and Community Practice
• Clinical Research experience and GCP
• Familiar with the local community and norms

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in similar role
• Public Sector experience in HIV counselling and testing, prevention, care and treatment
• Experience in HIV/TB and COVID-19 prevention, treatment and care
• Knowledge of participant recruitment and retention strategies
• Experience in working with community stakeholders
• Experience in community education, outreach and engagement

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Professional Driver’s Permit, or willing to apply for one
• Intermediate computer skills, including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing, spread sheet, graphics (MS Word, Excel, Windows-based programmes)
• Research methodology
• Proficient personal computer skills
• SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
• Own car
• Minimal/Moderate/Excessive overnight travel (up to 30%) by land or air if required
• Willing to work overtime