Main purpose of the job:To counsel, screen, recruit TB patients and educating them about research and to capture study data into the electronic databaseLocation:PHRU – Louis Trichardt, Tshilwavhusiku CHC and Compensatie, Polokwane (Positions will be placed in surrounding area of Louis Trichardt and Polokwane)Key performance areas:Recruitment of participants for studiesMaintaining a good working relationship with local clinic staffTo do study related duties as specified by the protocolComplete the case report formsCommunicate routinely with the study coordinatorDo proper filing of results and any other study related documents in the relevant assigned placeCapture study data into REDCap or any other systemProvide written reports to the study coordinatorPerform ad hoc tasks as and when requiredPerform fieldwork activities as requiredRequired minimum education and training:MatricFluent in at least 3 local languages (Sepedi, Xitsonga and Tshivenda)Basic Counsellor CertificateGood Clinical Practice Certificate will be advantageousComputer literacyExperienced driver with a valid driver's license and able to drive manual vehicle.
Code 8 will be advantageousRequired minimum work experience:At least 1- 2 years' counselling experience in a clinical research environmentDesirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:Must possess strong organizational skillsUnderstanding of adherence to medicationProfessionalism, empathy, building of trust, good communication skillsDiversity management – know and respect cultureFriendly, helpful, empathetic and caringConflict managementAbility to manage one's own stressAbility to prognoses a serious situation and escalate as requiredStress managementAbility to overcome communicate challenges – language, deaf participantsCope with counselling in a busy environment with disturbancesAbility to communicate fluently and read Sepedi, English, Xitsonga and TshivendaPDP would be advantageousAbility to multi-task and to work in a complex and demanding environmentMust be detail orientatedMust be able to work as a member of a teamIt is expected that s/he will apply consistent adherence to research and GCP practicesTO APPLY:Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.Please Apply Online and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions.
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