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.

Main purpose of the job

• To collect and deliver the samples, sample kits and other study material in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures

Location

• Wits RHI- Ezintsha - Parktown, Johannesburg

Key performance areas

• Liaise with management for daily transport schedule
• Complete relevant vehicle usage forms in accordance with vehicle policy
• Confirms that the correct scheduled participants are aware of the collection of samples
• Confirm that participants have sample kits prior to being transported and shipped
• Maintains both pharmacy and laboratory chain of custody
• Collect and ship the study IMP safely to and from destinations
• Transport staff for home visit purposes
• Collect and deliver documents and/or goods safely
• Maintain study documentation as needed
• Provide any other ad hoc duties as assigned by management
• Assist with ad hoc administrative and maintenance duties as assigned by management
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
• Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities
• Keep the vehicles clean and carry out the necessary checks
• Operate the vehicle with care and consideration to other road users
• Always obey National Traffic Law
• Report any vehicle faults, repairs, or accidents timely

Required minimum education and training

• Grade 12 (basic numeracy and literacy)
• A valid South African driver’s license (Code 08 or Code 10)

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

• Certification in an advanced driving or a Professional Drivers permit
• Certification in IATA
• Able to work independently
• A professional and positive disposition
• Customer-orientated and tactful
• Self-motivated with high regard for work ethic, values and integrity

Required minimum work experience

• Minimum of 1-year experience

TO APPLY

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications is 03 February 2021.
• 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.
• In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.

AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.