Website Desmond Tutu Health Foundation
The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation, housed within the Desmond Tutu HIV Centre (DTHC) at the University of Cape Town, is committed to the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa. Fully self- funded by grants and other inv… read moreestigator raised funds, our shared vision for the future includes the continuation of current TB/HIV related work of treatment, care, prevention and education particularly in the most vulnerable populations, whilst staying abreast of new developments and continuing to contribute to cutting edge information in HIV and TB public health, social and clinical research.
Requirements
Grade 12 Certificate
Between the ages of 18 to 29 years (Considerable)
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Fluency in English and or Afrikaans and or IsiXhosa
Previous experience working with adolescents
Computer literacy (Ms. Office)
Ability to take initiative
Attention to detail
Ability to work with teams and independently
Good planning and organizing
Time management
Advantageous:
Work experience in a health/clinic environment
Experience in working with adolescents and youth
Basic- knowledge of public health and community resources
Able to lead small group activities
Previous mental health research/service experience
Responsibilities:
Welcome adolescents to the health park
Relate to adolescents in a friendly and non-judgmental manner
Invite adolescents to participate in a mental health research study
Assist in consenting adolescents to participate in research
Assist in collecting data from adolescents during the research study
Attend a training programme to gain knowledge and learn skills to be able to deliver a mental health intervention
Undergo assessment of skills to deliver the intervention
Run individual and small groups sessions with adolescents related to mental health
Assist in retaining adolescents throughout the study to attend intervention sessions and study visits
Participate in staff meetings and appropriate training workshops, supervision and debriefing as organized and required by the project
Maintain research participant confidentiality
Perform all activities according to Good Clinical Practice Standards
Work in a consistently ethical manner
Provide report back during weekly site meetings
Communicate ongoing issues, concerns, successes to the Line Manager
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