Required minimum education and training
Grade 12
Fluent in Zulu and English
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
A relevant diploma or degree in Public Relations, Community Development, Social Science or similar
Certification in good clinical practice (GCP)
Experience in HIV and sexual reproductive health and/or a research environment
Experience in community work and mobilization
Good communication skills (verbal and written) and able to network with various stakeholders
Able to work independently and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Be tactful, respectful and maintain confidentiality
Sensitive to diversity and open to change
An inherent ability to follow up and see assignments through
Apr 16, 2021
An Intern (6 Months Fixed Term Contract) vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium’s Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (RHI) in Hillbrow, Johannesburg – Gauteng.
Background
The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges.
It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health and vaccinology. This is done through pioneering, multi-disciplinary research; responsive technical support and innovation in health services; and evidence-based policy development and advocacy with national, regional and global stakeholders
Apr 16, 2021
A Registered Counsellor (9 Months Fixed Term Contract) vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium’s AGINCOURT division in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga.
Background
The MRC/Wits Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit (Agincourt) is an exceptional health and population research centre in rural northeast South Africa. It provides an extensive data resource from more than 25 years of longitudinal health and socio-demographic surveillance. Using this platform, the Unit is conducting a Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial to assess the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effectiveness of a digitally delivered Behavioural Activation Therapy intervention to treat depression among rural adolescents.
The intervention consists of 6 sessions of Behavioural Activation delivered by a smartphone application, supported by weekly phone calls from a trained Peer Mentor over 10 weeks. In addition, adolescents who have been identified to have severe d
Understanding of the challenges facing sex worker/transgender people in the health context
An ability to communicate and work well with sex worker/transgender people
Willingness to work in unconventional community settings, brothels and hot spots
Previous experience in Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) services and ART adherence support
Knowledge of national, provincial and district health structures
Knowledge in clinical and data management and analysis
Able to priorities own workload and work towards deadlines
Required minimum work experience
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Apr 15, 2021
A Medical Technician (TB Laboratory) (2 Years Fixed Term Contract) vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium’s Clinical Laboratory Services (CLS) in Braamfontein, Johannesburg – Gauteng.
Background
The Clinical Laboratory Services (CLS), is a division of the Wits Health Consortium (WHC) of the School of Pathology. CLS’s main purpose is to support the teaching and research activities of the School of Pathology through the provision of laboratory services, diagnostic and research advice and data management support in accordance with the standards of Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP).
CLS is an accredited laboratory and has a comprehensive quality management plan to ensure adherence to GCLP and its accreditation standards ensuring the integrity of clinical laboratory for clinical trial study participant care. CLS has achieved ongoing certifications for SANAS (South African National Accreditation System) ISO 15189 and GCLP Accreditation thro