Job: IRC87276
Description
Job Title: Fieldworker (8 month contract)
Location: Johannesburg, ZA
Organization Name: Centre for Health Policy (CHP)
Department Description
Centre for Health Policy, School of Public Health
University of the Witwatersrand
COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER – UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERGAR RESEARCH PROJECT
Fieldworker (1 position)
8 – MONTH CONTRACT POSITION
The Centre for Health Policy (CHP) wishes to appoint a fieldworker on an 8 month contract to assist with the CHW-UHC research project (see: http://www.wits.ac.za/chp). The CHW-UHC project focuses on the implementation of the Community Health Worker policy in South Africa. The successful candidate will assist with fieldwork at PHC clinics. The study will be conducted in Kwa-Zulu Natal, Free State and Gauteng provinces, but the candidate will be required to spend time at Wits University in Johannesburg.
Brief Description
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:
Qualifications and Competencies
· Relevant post-basic qualification(s) following matriculation
· Valid driver’s license
· Ability to drive between Gauteng, Free State and Kwa-Zulu Natal provinces, and between facilities
· Proficiency in using a smart phone and/or an electronic device (e.g. laptop, tablet or iPad)
· At least one year of fieldwork experience, preferably of mixed methods research projects
· Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Email and Internet), including computer typing skills
· Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
· Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
· Accuracy, attention to detail and problem-solving skills
· Ability to follow through on instructions
· Fluency in English and Zulu. Proficiency in Setswana/ Sesotho will be an advantage
Detailed Description
Job Requirements
Additional Details
How To Apply
Closing date: 10pm on 22 July 2022
To apply:
Please submit the following documents on http://www.wits.ac.za/vacancies/ or for internal applicants https://irec.wits.ac.za
Documents to be submitted with your application:
· A covering letter outlining your interest and suitability for the position
· Up to date CV, including contact details
· Names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three recent referees
· Copy of South African ID
· Copies of qualifications
· Copy of driver’s license
The University is committed to employment equity. Preference will be given to appointable applicants from the designated South African groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment, to re-advertise and to verify all information provided by candidates. Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates.