DATA COLLECTOR VACANCIES (X18 POSTS) AT THE HUMAN SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL (HSRC)

The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Data Collector Vacancies (X18 Posts). The closing date for applications is the 19th May 2023

The CCBR seeks to appoint suitably qualified persons as a Data Collector for a research study implemented in KwaZulu Natal. The successful candidate 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 areas in KwaZulu Natal:

Clinic 1: Caluza Clinic, Msunduzi Local Municipality, Umgungundlovu District, KwaZulu-Natal
Clinic 2: Northdale Clinic, Msunduzi Local Municipality, Umgungundlovu District, KwaZulu-Natal
Clinic 3: Injabulo Clinic, Mkhambathini Local Municipality, Umgungundlovu District, KwaZulu-Natal
Clinic 4: Prince Zulu CDC, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, eThekwini Metropolitan, KwaZulu-Natal
Clinic 5: Ballito Clinic, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District, KwaZulu-Natal
Clinic 6: Scottburgh Clinic, Umdoni Local Municipality, Ugu District, KwaZulu-Natal

The Data Collector will report to a designated team leader and work closely with the research study team and other site support staff to successfully implement this function. There are eighteen (18) positions offered on a 3-month short term contract.

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
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

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