Company Aurum Group Latest Job Vacancy – Apply Now!

The Aurum Institute is offering a great opportunity to suitably qualified and experienced staff to contribute towards our mission to improve the health of people and communities through innovation in HIV and COVID 19 research.

 

Job Title: Research Assistant 
Location: Rustenburg, North West, South Africa
Reference: # 2020/07/09/02/CRD/RM
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related

 

Purpose Of The Role Is To:
Provide a supportive role in Research study-related tasks, the overall goal of this position is to ensure the, ethical and efficient recruitment of volunteers to COVID research and to support data capture, entry and verification, as well as administrative and counselling tasks as needed.

YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO:

Recruitment, Counselling and Retention of Volunteers:
Responsible for recruitment of volunteers through:
•Conducting outreach activities
•Explaining and answering questions about the research,
•Recruit and screen volunteers from target populations
•Provide qualitative and quantitative feedback on recruitment strategies.
•Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards during recruitment

Provide counseling and data collection activities, including:
•Administering screening questionnaires
•Provide counseling to volunteers
•Properly document all counseling sessions
•Assist with the enrolment
•Provide risk-reduction counseling

Retention of Volunteers
•Obtain, verify and update detailed locator data
•Maintain locator and retention data base
•Conduct visit reminders
•Track participants as needed
•Recommending retention strategies to superiors

Research – Related Administrative Tasks:
•Ensure all applicable documentation are completed accurately
•Administer data collection instruments
•Complete, compile and submit study case report forms
•Ensure all records on participants are completed and filed accurately
•Maintain accurate study logs
•Report on daily/weekly activities
•Assist with SOP development

Liaise with External and Internal Customers:
•Liaise with all Internal Customers and External Customers
•Participate in training, meetings and other activities

Human Capital General:
•Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures
•Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve study goals

YOU SHOULD HAVE:
Qualification/Professional Membership:
•Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university
•Valid GCP certificate (Advantageous)

Experience:
•Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in similar role
•Experience in HIV counselling and testing
•Knowledge of participant recruitment and retention strategies
•Experience in community education

Skills:
•Valid Drivers Licence
•Detail orientated , diligent , honest and hardworking
•Ability to work under pressure
•Good report writing skills
•Good interpersonal skills
•Basic computer skills

Attributes
•Integrity
•Innovation
•Excellence
•Respect
•Teamwork
•Results Driven
•Confidentiality

NB: Non – SA Citizens must have a valid work permit

Whilst all applications will be carefully considered, only short-listed applicants will be interviewed. If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, this will mean that your application has been unsuccessful. All interviewed applicants will receive feedback as part of our continued drive towards people development.

 

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Application Deadline: 06/08/2020