Community Health Worker

Background

As part of efforts to tackle high rates of tuberculosis (TB) in South Africa, we are conducting a study to evaluate the effectiveness of a digital stethoscope in TB screening in community settings. The study will be implemented in Mpumalanga and Eastern Cape.

We are seeking Community Health Workers to join the study team. The Community Health Workers will work closely with the project manager and digital x-ray screening teams to identify eligible participants, collect data, and conduct study procedures. Activities will involve travel across the district to TB screening sites and clinics or participant homes.

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or support digital stethoscope assessments of study participants to record lung sounds (training will be provided)


• Assist with participant recruitment, informed consent, and data collection


• Administer participant questionnaires and collect study data usi...