Data Collector x36 at HSRC
Data Collector x36 at HSRC
Data Collector
Details
Closing Date
2024/02/18
Reference Number
HSR240206-3
Job Type Fixed Term contract – short term
Job Title Data Collector
Business Area Public Health, Societies and Belonging – PHSB
Department CCBR
Number of Positions 36
Workplace Type On-site
Location – Town / City Pietermaritzburg
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Minimum Education Level NQF 5 – Diploma or equivalent
Application Closing Date 18-Feb-2024
Job Category Scientific
Job Advert Summary
The CCBR seeks to appoint suitably qualified persons as a Data Collector for a research study implemented in KwaZulu Natal. The successful candidates will collect data at primary health care clinics and from individuals who receive their health services at the selected clinics. This will require completion of survey instruments in the clinic, the identification, tracking and contact of clinic users, completion of survey instruments with the clinic users at their preferred venue or location. Data collection is planned for the following area in KwaZulu Natal: There are thirty-six (36) positions offered on a 9-month short term contract.
Clinic
Local Municipality
District
Mbazwana Clinic
Umhlabuyalingana Local Municipality
Mtubatuba Clinic
Mtubatuba Local Municipality
Samungu Clinic
uMlalazi Local Municipality
Nseleni CHC
King Cetshwayo District Municipali
Mandlanzini Clinic
uMhlathuze Local Municipality
KwaNyezi Clinic
Nquthu Local Municipality
Amatimatolo Clinic
Umvoti Local Municipality
Limehill Clinic
Indaka Local Municipality
Ndaleni Clinic
Richmond Local Municipality
Hlengisizwe CHC
eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality
Qadi Clinic
eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality
Ixopo Clinic
Ubuhlebezwe Local Municipality
Assisi Clinic
Umzumbe Local Municipality
Ndawana Clinic
Umzimkhulu Local Municipality
KwaDukuza Clinic
KwaDukuza Local Municipality
Shakaskraal Clinic
KwaDukuza Local Municipality
Thembumusa Clinic
Abaqulusi Local Municipality
Phaphamani Clinic
uMhlathuze Local Municipality
Newcastle PHC Clin
Newcastle Local Municipality
Dannhauser CHC
Amajuba District Municipality
Connor Street Clin
Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipa
Verulam Clinic
eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality
New Germany Clinic
eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality
Mvutshini Clinic
Ray Nkonyeni Local Municipality
CANDIDATES MUST BE WILLING AND ABLE TO RELOCATE WITHIN THE KWAZULU-NATAL PROVINCE AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE APPROXIMATELY EVERY THREE MONTHS UP TO 2-3 TIMES DURING THE COURSE OF THE CONTRACT.
For further information, not applications please e-mail Mr. Franco Musiello: fmusiello@hsrc.ac.za
Minimum Requirements
Minimum requirements:
3-year tertiary qualification or Grade 12 with relevant work experience in a similar role
Minimum 1-year research or data collection experience
Minimum 1-year Experience collecting Dried Blood Spots (DBS)
HIV testing and counselling certificate
Minimum 1-year Experience of HIV testing and counselling
Familiarity with the functioning of a smartphone and tablet
Experience in either clinical, observational, intervention research
Fluency in talking and reading isiZulu and English and writing in English
Driver’s License
Currently an active driver
Able and willing to drive a variety of different sized vehicles.
Willingness to work after hours and over weekends and in rural/urban communities
Attention to detail
Demonstrated computer literacy
Good interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skills
Ability to adhere to strict deadlines
Relevant knowledge of HIV/AIDS
Preference will be given to applicants with:
REDCap experience
GCP certification
Experience working in PHC/CHC clinics
3-year tertiary qualification in a relevant field
Technologically savvy
Recent Experience collecting Dried Blood Spots (DBS)
Recent Experience performing HIV testing and counselling
Clinical research and trial(s) experience
Sound written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to working as part of a multi-disciplinary research team
The ability to work accurately, independently and in a team
Good interpersonal, organisational, administrative and problem-solving skills
Duties & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Consenting participants
Assisting the team leader and study coordinator in achieving all stipulated QA/QC targets
Tracking and tracing selected patients for study activities
Able to read patient clinic charts and perform data abstraction
Conduct and capture surveys on REDCap
Able to perform telephone calls to participants to collect, verify, update and capture, new or existing patient information
Compile a list of all participants to be scheduled for appointments
Report any problems to study coordinator/team leader the same day of identification
Attend to QC reports/issues and follow up on & resolve missing data and conflicting data issues
Participate in the development and refinement of the data collection process
Performing a finger prick for the collection of Dried Blood Spots (DBS)
Ensuring bio-hazardous waste is disposed of according to waste management guidelines
Maintaining regular documentation and records of all daily activities
Developing and maintaining good working relationships with local community stakeholders
Updating logs
Working with the community programmes and stakeholder relations unit to conduct community preparation and mobilisation activities
Ensuring accurate record keeping of participant information
Facilitating participant reimbursement to eligible participants
Extracting information from clinic files