Job Description

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 well-being in impoverished, yet rapidly evolving populations

• Wits RHI - 7 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Research Centre - Johannesburg
• On the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Floor

• To collect data accurately using a survey questionnaire on Survey Solutions (SS) databases, which are installed in a tablet device
• Recruitment for participation in randomized housing structures in Hillbrow and obtaining 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 behaviors among Hillbrow residents using the 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 demonstrate effective self-management
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback

• Matric (tertiary qualification preferable)
• Counsellor Certificates (advantageous)

• Data Collection
• Community engagement

• Fluency in more than one African Language
• Experience working with data handling and reporting
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a team

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
• Please Apply Online.
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications: 12 December 2023.
• Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
• Note WHC, in accordance with their 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 thereto.

• AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
• 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 to be unsuccessful.
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.