Fieldworker x3 posts for semi-skilled graduates at Wits Health Consortium

VACANCY

Job title: Fieldworker X 3

Type: Permanent ☐ Fixed Term ☒ Temporary ☐

Main purpose of the job: To work in collaboration with the South African Population Research Infrastructure Network (SAPRIN).

A National Research Infrastructure of Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) Nodes. Initiative at Wits RHI to support major improvements in health, social and economic wellbeing in impoverished, yet rapidly evolving populations.

Location: No: Wits RHI -7 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Research Centre. On the 3rd,4th, and 5th Floor.

Closing date: 12 December 2023

Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Ltd is a wholly owned

subsidiary of the University of the Witwatersrand. A division of Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Ltd

The Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates. Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the

closing date can consider their applications unsuccessful.

In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of the Witwatersrand. A division of Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Ltd The Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates. Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications unsuccessful.

Key performance areas.

To collect data accurately using a survey questionnaire on Survey Solutions (SS) databases, which are installed in a tablet device.

Recruitment for participation in randomised housing structures in Hillbrow and obtain consent for survey participation.

Distribute flyers highlighting the survey, outreach within the Hillbrow community raising awareness of the study.

Collect data accurately by gathering COVID-19 knowledge, perceptions, impacts and prevention behaviours.

among Hillbrow residents using online database Redcap.

Gather an Estimate number of people who were previously infected with COVID-19.

Register all volunteering participants on the appropriate data collection tools (Redcap/Survey Solutions).

Resolve data queries of rejected interviews by Quality Control (QC).

Compile daily reports (Analyse information recorded when necessary).

Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates 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.

Submit detailed CV to: vacancy25@wrhi.ac.za

Advert reference number: SU – 62 2023

Should you be interested in applying for this vacancy, please send an email to vacancy25@wrhi.ac.za. The subject heading of the email must read SU -62 2023 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.

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