Main purpose of the job:To conduct day-to-day study-related activities including collection of blood, HIV counseling and testing, participant recruitment, data collection, capturing, and quality assuranceTo adhere to the protocol guidelines and provide ethical study procedures amongst transgender individualsLocation:Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) - Nelson Mandela BayKey performance areas:Provide HIV testing and counseling services in line with Department of Health guidelinesParticipate in demand-creation activities by educating and recruiting potential transgender individuals for the studyScreen participants for study eligibilityCollect blood samples from study participants according to standard phlebotomy practicesConduct an informed consent process with participantsCollect data from participants through structured interviewsAbstract data from participant medical recordsAdhere to study protocols, GCP, and local requirements for the ethical conduct of research in human participantsEnsures that bio-hazardous waste is disposed of in the correct manner to comply with relevant safety protocols and standard operating proceduresKeeps record of specimens collected and ensures that all patient details and clinical information are accurately recordedSupport the team with any other research-related activitiesRefer participants for further services such as sexual and reproductive health and primary health care where necessaryMaintain all participant files and filing systemsComplete all relevant project administration as and when required (e.g. participant reimbursements)Compile daily and weekly participant reportsStore and archive data according to SOPs (electronic and hard copy data)Manage project inventory and stockTake ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-managementFollow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accuratelyMaintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback.Take ownership of driving your own career development by attending training and development sessions and relevant meetings.Attend training and development sessions such as gender-affirming workshops and other related seminars.Required minimum education and training:Certificate in Enrolled NursingTraining HIV testing and counselingTraining in phlebotomyAble to communicate and work with transgender people in community settingsRequired minimum work experience:At least 1-year relevant experience in the health field, or related position in research studiesDesirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:Able to communicate in a professional and positive manner with stakeholders and colleaguesMotivated, passionate, people-oriented, and proactive communicatorWorking overtime or over weekends may be required from time to timeMay be required to work at sites that are under strict confidentialityExcited to create meaningful contributions to public health policyAbility to work under tight deadlines with minimum supervisionOrganized, with a thorough and accurate approach to work and attention to detailSpoken and written fluency in English and isiZulu or isiXhosaAble to communicate and work with transgender people in community settingsTO 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 candidateto accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.AJ Personnel is fully POPIA Compliant.Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.The closing date for all applications:12 April 2024.Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.Please note:WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.
