Community Health Worker (Fixed Term Contract) Wits

Main purpose of the job:
To recruit and retain study participants from the community into a study, participate in the process of raising awareness about the study and creating a relationship between the WRHI and the community
Location:
22 Esselen Street, Hillbrow - Johannesburg
Key performance areas:
Promote studies and recruit participants by conducting presentations, and distributing brochures in the community
Address potential participants in accordance with recruitment targets and participant recruitment standard operating procedures (SOP)
Obtain verbal consent before conducting screening interviews
Inform willing participants that participation in the study is voluntary
Schedule appointment with eligible participants to attend a further screening at Wits RHI study clinic
Report on community meetings
Attend relevant internal and external meetings
Chair or take minutes of relevant meetings
Assists in networking with relevant stakeholders
Ensures that the study has relevant health promotion materials (IEC) on site
Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate 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 ongoing training and development activities such as workshops, forums, conferences, etc.
Required minimum education and training:
Grade 12
Fluent in English and other African languages (Sesotho and Zulu preferable) 
Required minimum work experience
Minimum 6 months working experience
Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:
Certification in good clinical practice (GCP)
Empathetic with good communication and interpersonal skills
Be tactful, respectful and maintain confidentiality
Able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Demands of the job:
Traveling and working over weekends (Saturdays) may be required
Must be able to work in the community with patients who are HIV positive or negative and emotional because of the HIV disease
TO APPLY:
Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
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