Wits health: Fieldworker x 25 (6 months)
Fieldworker x 25 (6 months)
Type: Fixed Term
Main purpose of the job: To recruit and retention study participants
Location: VIDA – Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
Closing date: 16 February 2023
Submit detailed CV to:
Advert reference number: FW – HDSS
In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from
designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Our Organisation maintains a Mandatory COVID-19 requirement and as such only COVID-19 Vaccinated incumbents will
be considered for positions
Key performance areas
Fostering good relations with community members.
Establishing a relationship of trust and respect with participants.
Ensure that consent forms are accurately completed and signed by all parties.
Electronic data collection
Administer study questionnaires and collect accurate data
Ensure data accuracy
Tracing study participants
Assisting Team Leader to ensure that scheduled tasks are met
Assisting Team Leader to ensure high quality data are collected
Demonstrate effective self-management.
Tasks or deadline orientated
Provide required data collection statistics and reports
Required minimum education and training:
Grade 12
Basic Counselling Certificate
Required minimum work experience:
Minimum 1 years’ work experience in a Research Environment
Normal working hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 09h00 to 17h00
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:
Self-motivated
Ability to work under pressure including odd hours when necessary
Good relating skills, time conscious
Sound knowledge of the entire suburb of Thembelihle, Freedom Park and Soweto is an added advantage
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) advantageous
Valid Driver’s License
Should you be interested in applying for this vacancy, please send an email to
The subject
heading of the email must include the job title of position applying for. Please include the following documentation:
• A cover letter (maximum one page) that clearly states which vacancy you are applying for
• A detailed CV
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