Essential Requirements :
- Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate or Equivalent
- Counselling qualification or counselling experience
- GCP qualification
- 5+ years of clinical research workers experience inclusive of clinical trials experience
- Experience with electronic consents and regular interfacing with e-data bases
- Ability to engage with the community and present education sessions
- Conduct informed consent
- Basic computer literacy
- Interpersonal skills
Responsibilities include (but not limited to) :
Conducting Informed consent ProcessHIV / TB treatment adherence and TB CounsellingActive participation in patient information sessionsTelephone contact and tracingLead and conduct the consenting process, including literacy and understanding assessments, use of the specified electronic consenting system, and provision of HI consenting and counsellingConduct daily research information sessions in waiting areas and community hotspots, and engage in community outreach through liaison with the local advisory group, health promotion sessions, and participation in community eventProvide counselling and testing referrals as needed, along with home visits, participant tracing, and remote follow-ups via telephone in line with study protocolsRetrieve and prepare clinic folders, file laboratory reports, and ensure readiness for daily study activitiesRespond to data queries, assist with data entry and reception duties, and update the data capture systemPrepare study folders in advance to support smooth daily operationsCollect all biological samples in accordance with study protocols and coordinate collection logistics with the research teamPerform sputum induction and other related sample collection procedures, ensuring accurate capture of all collection details on the electronic database.Additional Information :
Position will be based in Mowbray6 to 12-month Fixed Term ContractWorking hours : 40 hours per week, Monday to FridayClosing Date : 20 November 2025
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.
Please Note : This Position is not on UCT Conditions of Service.