Community Health Workerâs

Main purpose of the job:To collect and capture qualitative and quantitative data accurately; deliver intervention and material; provide administrative tasks and overall research support for Soweto home-based screening clinical breast examination studyLocation:Soweto, GautengMore Info:The role requires candidates to have a professional work ethic, due to the sensitive nature of some of the topics covered Candidates should be non-judgemental, approachable, have good interpersonal and communication skillsFurthermore, candidates should be passionate about imparting breast cancer prevention and early detection information to women 40-65 years of age and in performing home-based screening clinical breast examinationsKey perfomance areas:Recruitment of pre-screened participants into the feasibility and acceptability pilot studyRecruitment of community and clinic stakeholdersMaintaining a good working relationship with participantsScheduling of appointmentsPerform informed consent procedures and data collection in line with the study protocolDeliver intervention material and procedures in line with study protocolTo do study related duties as specified by the protocolEnsure compliance with study specific standard operating proceduresCollect qualitative needs assessment data as directed by the project coordinatorCommunicate routinely with the study coordinator and principal investigatorDo proper filing of results and any other study related documents in the relevant assigned placeCapture study data into REDCap or any other systemProvide written reports to the study coordinatorPerform ad hoc tasks as and when requiredTransport the study staff, documents and any study related material to required sitePerform fieldwork activities as requiredAssist research team with tasks as neededRequired minimum education and training: MatricRequired minimum work experience: 1 year's experience in data collection- qualitative and quantitative data.Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:Must possess strong organisational skillsAbility to multi-taskMust be detail orientatedMust be able to work as a member of a teamSpeak local languagesIt is expected that s/he will apply consistent adherence to research and GCP practicesEmpathetic with good communication and interpersonal skillsComputer literateBe tactful, respectful and maintain confidentialityAbility to work independently and work as part of multi-disciplinary teamAbility to work well under pressure and maintain effectiveness in changing conditionsKeen interest to work with middle aged women (40-65 years of age)Willingness to work irregular hours and some SaturdaysNon- judgmental attitudeCommunicate effectively with the research team, participants, stakeholders, clinic and support staffTO APPLY:Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CVPlease Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditionsThis will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNELHowever, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job marketPlease take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective positionWits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidatesCandidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessfulClosing date: 14 November 2025Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing datePlease note:WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments theretoAJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health ConsortiumAJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position