Fieldworker

Duties/Pligte
- Performing all study activities according to the protocols and SOPs;
- Recruiting, consenting and enrolling study participants;
- Collecting quantitative (survey) data electronically (using tablets) and through headcounts;
- Collecting specimens (tongue swabs and sputum) from participants;
- Collecting qualitative data through focus groups and in-depth interviews (using an audio recorder and field notes);
- Transporting specimens to the DTTC laboratory at the end of each day;
- Liaising with the study coordinator on a regular basis;
- Maintaining high research standards, including excellent data handling and storage;
- Attending all necessary project trainings, meetings, and calls.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
- Tertiary qualification or a basic nursing qualification;
- Experience in a research environment or in health care facilities;
- Experience in study recruitment and informed consent;
- Experience in collecting either quantitative or qualitative data;
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English **and** either Afrikaans **or** isiXhosa;
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills;
- The ability to foster a collaborative relationship with health staff and research participants;
- Detail orientated and resourceful;
- The ability to work in pairs and complete tasks according to set deadlines.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling
- A degree;
- Experience with researching in TB and/or conducting operational research;
- Experience with collecting qualitative data and conducting in-depth interviews;
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice or Human Subjects Protection;
- Good Clinical Practice certification.