Hillbrow: Community Liaison Officer – (Fixed Term Contract – Wits RHI)

About the Role

The Community Liaison Officer role at the Wits RHI is a fixed-term contract position that requires a strong community development background and experience in clinical research environments. The main purpose of this role is to link the research of the organisation with the target community by creating awareness of the research through various channels, including Community Advisory Groups and road shows.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of community health workers
• Amend retention SOP and GPP plan
• Plan, organize, attend, and facilitate meetings with the Community Advisory Board (CAB) and individuals
• Monitor ongoing activities of the CAB, including planning of meetings and training of the CAB
• Train community health workers on Recruitment and Retention SOP when needed
• Organize events
• Attend CWG calls regularly as well as any related community calls
• Lead retention meeting, distribute minutes, and file them
• Compile a list of home visits, conduct home visits, and chart note the outcomes (as applicable)
• Compile and circulate a weekly plan
• Perform duties per study
• Delegation of Authority Logs
• Maintain study documentation according to monitoring requirements
• Prepare meeting agendas and circulate minutes timeously
• Compile reports to the Research Team, management, and donors as and when required

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Community Development, Public Relations or Similar
• Valid Drivers Licence
• Fluent in English and other African Languages, specifically IsiZulu
• Minimum 2 years working experience within a Clinical Research Environment/Community Health Development Programmes

Qualifications

• Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is desirable but not required.

Salary & Benefits

• No salary information is available.