Linkage Officer

Work Description

The Linkage Officer is responsible for facilitating smooth referral systems, managing the recruitment and retention strategy for study, including meeting recruitment and retention targets, stakeholder engagement, and promoting the study in the community.

Duties

• Establish and manage systems for client referrals to ensure seamless service delivery
• Proficiency in community outreach, engagement, and recruitment techniques.
• Adherence to study protocols, regulatory requirements, and ethical guidelines.
• Organizing community education sessions, stakeholder meetings, and recruitment initiatives.
• Proactive networking and relationship-building with stakeholders.
• Planning and executing recruitment campaigns and retention strategies.
• Identifying barriers to recruitment and implementing targeted interventions.
• Auditing participant engagement and retention metrics to refine strategies.

Education

• Enrolled Nursing certificate or equivalent qualification
• Valid registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse
• GCP Certificate

Experience

• Minimum of two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3 years’ experience in clinical research and/or HIV/Aids and TB-related work
• At least 3 years’ experience in community education and engagement work
• Proficiency in English and Xhosa

Advantageous

• Experience in utilizing recruitment and retention strategies

Please Note:

Kindly provide current and relevant references for background checks

These appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. We embrace employment equity and are committed to achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce. Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.

Aurum welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities

Whilst all applications will be carefully considered, only short-listed applicants will be interviewed. If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, this will mean that your application has been unsuccessful. All interviewed applicants will receive feedback as part of our continued drive towards people development.

Closing Date: 10 July 2026