Hillbrow: Research Study Assistant (X2 – TEMP – Wits RHI)

About the Role

The Research Study Assistant role at Wits RHI is a temporary position that requires the recruitment and retention of study participants, as well as contributing to the ongoing administration and monitoring of the MMS study. The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting studies, conducting presentations, one-on-one discussions, and distributing brochures at approved clinics. They will also address potential participants, conduct pre-screening interviews, and schedule appointments with eligible participants.

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)
• Address potential participants in accordance with recruitment targets and participant recruitment standard operating procedures
• Inform willing participants that participation in the study is voluntary
• Conduct pre-screening interviews to consenting participant to determine eligibility into study
• Schedule appointments with eligible participants to attend further screening at the research site
• Navigate participants to the research site as needed
• Obtain pre-consent from participants to be contacted for booking of screening at recruiting sites
• Conduct informed consent discussions with participants according to site standard operating procedures
• Address relevant concerns and misconceptions about the study with participants
• Receive queries from participants and address or refer the queries to your line manager accordingly
• Establishing a relationship of trust and respect with participants
• Record pre-screened participants in pre-screening register and record the number of participants recruited on daily basis

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Fluent in English, Sesotho, and isiZulu
• Currently valid Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Minimum 12 months relevant working experience

Salary & Benefits

Not specified

Note: The salary and benefits information was not provided in the original job description.