Recruitment and Engagement Coordinator

The Centre for TB Research Innovation (CTBRI) Unit , based at the University of Cape Town Lung Institute (www.lunginstitute.co.za) requires applications for a Recruitment and Engagement Coordinator

The main purpose of this position is to manage CTBRI’s community engagement portfolio according to the guidelines and expectation of sponsors and to support the development of community engagement programmes in order to educate, empower and create awareness in communities.

Essential Requirements :

• Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate or Equivalent
• Degree or Diploma in General Nursing Science / Certificate in Enrolled Nursing
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• Previous research experience (3 - 5 years’) in clinical research on multiple projects (preferable)
• Sound knowledge of recruiting area and medical terminology (especially TB / HIV)
• Fluency in English and another South African language (Afrikaans or Xhosa)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (both verbal and written) and time management skills.
• Computer Literacy (proficiency in MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet)
• Drivers Licence
• Willingness to travel to various research sites within Cape Town
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Credit and Criminal Clear

Responsibilities include (but not limited to) :

Additional Information :

Closing Date : 15 January 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY STATEMENT

The University of Cape Town Lung Institute is committed to equity in our employment practices and reserves the right not to appoint.

The selection process will be guided by the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the University of Cape Town Lung Institute (Pty) Ltd.

POPIA STATEMENT

Please note that when applying for any position, reference checks will be completed, and personal information defined in the protection of personal information Act 4 of 2013 will be processed. In applying for this position, applicants will be deemed to have consented to such processing as defined in the policy statement.