Hillbrow: Research Study Assistant (x2 Healthcare – 3 Months Temp Contract – Wits RHI)

About the Role

We are seeking two Research Study Assistants to support a 3-month temporary contract at the Wits RHI in Hillbrow, Johannesburg. The successful candidates will be responsible for recruiting study participants, maintaining their retention, and contributing to the ongoing administration of the study.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote studies and recruit participants by conducting presentations, one-on-one discussions, and distributing brochures at approved clinics (in consultation with clinic health promoters) and community centres.
• Address potential participants in accordance with recruitment targets and participant recruitment standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Inform willing participants that participation in the study is voluntary.
• Conduct screening interviews to consenting participants to determine eligibility into the study.
• Assist with lab specimen transportation and team transportation from the office to the field.
• Obtain pre-consent from participants to be contacted for booking of screening at recruiting sites.
• Conducting Informed Consent discussions according to site ICF SOP.
• Address relevant concerns and misconceptions about the study with participants.
• Receive queries from participants and address or refer them to your line manager accordingly.
• Establishing a relationship of trust and respect with participants.
• Report on number of participants recruited on daily basis to team leader.
• Contact participants prior to their scheduled visits to remind them of their visit in accordance with retention SOP.
• Contact participants telephonically to reschedule visits, address relevant concerns and misconceptions about the study.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Fluent in English and other African languages (Sesotho and Zulu preferable)
• Minimum 2 years relevant working experience
• Drivers licence

Qualifications

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