Fieldworker (4 months FTC - Wits DPHG)

About the position

Background:

• The Wits Developmental Pathways for Health Research Unit (DPHRU)-often abbreviated or typed by users as DPHG-is a premier multidisciplinary research institute at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa
• It primarily focuses on early origins of health and disease, chronic non-communicable diseases, and human development from conception through adulthood

Main purpose of the job:

• The main purpose of the position is to collect data and capture data accurately, provide administrative tasks and overall research support

Location:

• DPHG, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Soweto

Key performance areas:

• Retention of participants
• Address relevant concerns about the study with participants
• Receive queries from participants and address or refer the query to line accordingly
• Establish a relationship of trust with and respect with participants
• Actively listen to participants and empathize with them
• Scheduling of appointments with participants for exit interview
• Collect relevant data in accordance with the study guidelines
• Conduct all data collection and delivery of study material with GCP guidelines
• Report issues relating to participants immediately
• Ensure that all source documents are completed and signed correctly
• File all participant related documents according to confidentiality guidelines
• Follow GCP guidelines when completing participants' form
• Follow up on missed appointments and complete the necessary feedback logs
• Reschedule participants
• Load all records in time
• Load all data accurately for report purposes
• Assist in any other ad hoc task on the project if required

Required minimum education and training:

• Matric / Grade 12
• Moderate Computer skills

Required minimum work experience:

• 1 years’ experience in a Research or Clinical field

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

• May be required to work Saturdays
• Must possess strong organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Must be detail orientated
• Must be able to work as a member of a team
• Interpersonal skills
• Self- disciplined

TO APPLY:

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV including a Cover Letter (One pager)
• Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions
• This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL
• However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful
• Closing date: 17 June 2026
• Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date

Please note:

• WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto
• AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position

Desired Skills:

• GCP
• Data Collection
• Research
• Organisation Skills
• Computer Literacy
• Fieldworker
• Soweto