Anova Health Institute

Research Assistant (UNITAID PSI STUDY)

Closing on: Oct 12, 2026
Job Type: Fixed Term
Job Location: Johannesburg
Main Job Purpose:

To participate in qualitative evaluations/ studies conducted by Anova Health Institute aiming to improve the quality of patient care.

Data collection Participate in the design of studies and study tools

Conduct in-depth interviews with patients and health facility staff using interview guides

Data capturing and checking Transcribe audio-recorded data

Collate routine data

Feedback and communication Provide regular reports and feedback on study activities

Liaise and collaborate with health facility staff and communities

Record detailed field notes

Reporting Write reports on study activities

Contribute to study reporting and dissemination

Patient tracing Telephonic tracing of patients who have missed appointments

Guiding of patients to appropriate health services according to SOPs

Role Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

Matric (Grade 12)

Belong to PWUD Community (previous drug user or currently on OST programme)

Computer literacy

Understanding of the South African health services preferable

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Employment Equity

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. Preference will be given to persons with disabilities. Applicants who have not been contacted within 4 weeks of submitting their application should assume that they have not been successful. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be paid agency fees should their candidate be placed at Anova.