Location: Hillbrow, Johannesburg
Contract Type: Fixed-Term
Number of People needed: 02
Reference number: DM – 02 2024
About Wits RHI
The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned research institute based at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. Established in response to the HIV epidemic, Wits RHI focuses on advancing research, prevention, and treatment strategies for HIV/AIDS and other reproductive health challenges in Southern Africa. The institute conducts groundbreaking studies, collaborates with local and international partners, and plays a pivotal role in shaping public health policies. With a commitment to innovation and community engagement, Wits RHI continues to make significant contributions to improving health outcomes and reducing the burden of disease in the region.
Key Performance areas:
- Ensure accurate data collection through survey questionnaires on Survey Solutions (SS) databases installed on tablet devices.
- Recruit participants from randomized housing structures in Hillbrow and obtain consent for survey participation.
- Distribute flyers to raise awareness of the survey within the Hillbrow community and conduct outreach activities.
- Collect data accurately on COVID-19 knowledge, perceptions, impacts, and prevention behaviors among Hillbrow residents using the online Redcap database.
- Estimate the number of people previously infected with COVID-19.
- Register all volunteering participants on the appropriate data collection tools (Redcap/Survey Solutions).
- Resolve data queries from rejected interviews through Quality Control (QC) procedures.
- Compile daily reports and analyze recorded information when necessary.
- Demonstrate ownership and accountability for tasks, showcasing effective self-management.
- Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback.
Required minimum education and training:
- Matric (tertiary qualification preferable).
- Counsellor certificates (advantageous).
Required minimum work experience:
- Data Collection.
- Community engagement.
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:
- Fluency in more than one African Language.
- Experience working with data handling and reporting.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a team.
Closing Date: 24 May 2024
Should you be interested in applying for this vacancy, please send an email to vacancy18@wrhi.ac.za. The subject heading of the email must read DM-02 2024 and the job title of position applying for. Please include the following documentation:
• A cover letter (maximum one page) that clearly states which vacancy you are applying for.
• A detailed CV.