Data Collector: Wits Health Consortium

Data Collector

Location: Johannesburg

Closing Date: 13 February 2026

Responsibilities and Duties

Support study activities, including conducting site initiation visits, performing assessments, preparing study sites, and coordinating with key stakeholders.
Manage project logistics and provide day-to-day support to the project.
Ensure that the study protocol is followed and that procedures are consistently and accurately maintained.
Conduct study recruitment and informed consent process following protocol and ethical requirements.
Complete electronic survey forms on laptops/mobile tablets and securely transfer data to an appropriate server.
Conduct patient record review and data collection from paper files and electronic data sources
Contribute to data collection activities by independently performing data collection activities, which may include:
- Survey interviews, or
- Qualitative interviewing (in-depth interviews, semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions).
Manage stakeholder engagements and relationships.
Consistently implement data standard operating procedures to ensure the confidentiality and security of all data collected at all project sites.
Ensure neat and accurate filing and tracking of data forms

At least 1 year of research work experience enrolling and interviewing research participants
in a medical environment.
Matric certificate required, diploma and/or degree are desirable.
Fluency in English and at least one other local language preferred (preferably IsiZulu, SePedi, shiVenda and Xitsonga). Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
Strong working knowledge of health facilities and data systems.
Previous experience in conducting interviews and qualitative and/or quantitative data
collection in research settings.
Experience in performing clinical assessments on study participants.
Aptitude/willingness to share health information and to provide support and guidance to
study participants.
Excellent computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Excel and Word. Experience with mobile data collection systems will be advantageous.
Ability to work effectively as a team player with a diverse group of people and senior staff, including researchers and senior researchers.
Ability to work within the setting of busy clinics in a friendly and non-disruptive manner.
Good Clinical Practice and ethics training and a valid certificate is preferred.
Excellent organizational skills, high attention to detail, and ability to take initiative.
Ability to travel, including overnight trips.
Code 8 Driver’s License, at least 12 months of driving experience and willingness to drive.