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Main purpose of the job: Lead the recruitment and retention of research studies Drive the relationship between Wits RHI and the target community through Community Advisory Groups and via key strategies such as road shows, events, and meetings Location: Wits RHI Lejweleputswa (Free State) Key performance areas: Community research awareness and engagement Develop and drive strategies for community participation in research projects in conjunction with management Participate in all activities to create awareness of research study for study recruitment and retention Organise, attend, and facilitate meetings with the Community Advisory Boards (CABs), individuals and key stakeholders Recruitment and Retention Actively manage participant recruitment ensuring targets are met timeously Employ and adapt for effective recruitment and retention strategies Administration Maintain study documentation according to monitoring requirements Compile reports to the Research Team, management and donors as and when required Review and update materials for different studies as needed Staff Management Attend to all staffing requirements and administration Supervise and manage the duties of subordinates to ensure optimal staff utilisation and maintenance of sound labour relations Perform and facilitate performance development and assessments Coach and train subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organisation Promote harmony, teamwork and sharing of information Effective self-management and performance ownership 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 such as forums, conferences, policy setting workshops etc Required minimum education and training: Grade 12 however relevant tertiary degree would be advantageous Valid drivers license Fluent in English and other African languages, specifically IsiZulu/Sotho Required minimum work experience: Minimum 2-year experience in clinical research/ community health development and programmes Desirable additional education, wo