Job Description

The application closing date:

28 Aug 2026The Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) is seeking to recruit seven highly motivated Clinical Research Assistants (CRAs) to join the Siyakhula Cohort within the Mental Health Unit.

The successful candidates will be responsible for conducting assessments with cohort participants, including, but not limited to, clinical interviews, objective cognitive assessments, and other standardized measures of mental health, physical health, and overall well-being. The CRAs will also be responsible for ensuring adherence to ethical standards and for implementing data collection procedures in accordance with approved study protocols.

These positions will be based at AHRI-Somkhele Research campus.

of Duties

• Support with translation of proposed study materials into isiZulu.
• Attend all necessary trainings on different data collection tools.
• Conduct informed consent and ultra-brief telephonic or in-person interview with participants.
• Conduct longer full questionnaire data collection with participants when needed.
• Keep records of all processes, and study paperwork related to these activities.
• Refer participants with psychosocial concerns or potential adverse events appropriately to the participation protection team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Matric Certificate or any equivalent certification.
• A valid South African Code 08 or 10 Driver’s license with at least 2 years driving experience.

Minimum Experience

• Two years related experience in a similar role.

Skills Required

• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Accuracy and precision;
• High computer literacy
• Report writing
• Must be able to work under pressure;

Worker Type:

Employee

AHRI is a values-driven organisation. As an employer we are committed to staff engagement and development. Our culture is one of high performance and partnership.

Our values
The successful candidate will be expected to live by AHRI’s values, including collaboration, ubuntu, leadership, innovation, transformation, and excellence.

Employment equity
AHRI is fully compliant with South African labour law and is committed to employment equity. This position is primarily open to South African or other African applicants, with a valid work permit desirable. AHRI reserves the right in special circumstances to accept late applications or to extend the above date to facilitate further searches. Furthermore, AHRI reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful if you do not hear from us within 14 days of the application closing date.