Fieldworkers Advert 2a

2 weeks ago

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa University of KwaZulu-Natal Full time

The University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of

Employment Equity to improve representativity within the Institution. Preference will be

given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity

Plan.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF NURSING AND PUBLIC HEALTH

ARISE NETWORK, BOTNAR PROJECT

FIELDWORKERS (4) 6 MONTHS CONTRACT

HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS

Ref:
ARISE 001
The UKZN School of Nursing and Public Health, Discipline of Public Health Medicine in

collaboration with the Africa Research Implementation Science and Education (ARISE)

Network, is seeking to employ 4 persons to fill the position of fieldworker for the

Adolescent Health Survey:
harnessing longitudinal data & digital technologies to

improve adolescent health projects. The main purpose of the position will be to

facilitate research data collection on key adolescent health indicators.

Durban.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Recruit and enroll adolescents (aged 1019 years) from the study site,
  • Collecting data using a standardized survey instrument,
  • Perform a finger prick for a hemoglobin test to assess adolescent anaemia status
and measure height and weight

  • Tracking and tracing selected adolescents for study activities
  • Referring to appropriate health services where appropriate
  • Assisting the research data supervisor in achieving all stipulated Quality Assurance
targets

Minimum Requirements

  • Grade 1 2 years' experience in administering surveys
  • Computer Literacy (MS Office
  • Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
  • Fluency in isiZulu and English,
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills,
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines,
  • Good problemsolving skills,
  • Resides in Umlazi.

Advantages

  • Degree in a relevant discipline, such as Public Health/ Psychology and Social
Work

  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification
  • Experience in administering redcap interview batteries,
  • Experience making home visits for research or followup purposes
  • Research experience (home or communitybased research)
  • Have experience in working with adolescents,
  • Basic clinical assessment (measuring weight, height, and hemoglobin)
This post reports to the SA Co-PI for ARISE, Dr. Jabulani Ncayiyana. Inquiries regarding this

post including the request for a job profile may be directed to Sphindile Machanyangwa

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