Peer Navigator - U=U Study Recruitment

About the role

The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is recruiting a Peer Navigator for a fixed-term contract ending 30 April 2026, based in East London. The Peer Navigator engages and invites men to take part in the U=U study at one of four facilities in the Mdantsane/Duncan Village area.

Key responsibilities

• Recruit men at clinics for the U=U study
• Facilitate randomisation of participants by giving out appropriate messaging on the day
• Relate to participants in a friendly and non-judgmental manner
• Take part in staff meetings and training workshops as required by the project
• Maintain research participant confidentiality and perform all activities according to Good Clinical Practice standards
• Work in an ethical manner and provide reports during weekly site meetings
• Communicate ongoing issues, concerns and successes to the Line Manager

Required profile

• Grade 12 certificate
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Fluency in isiXhosa and/or English and/or Afrikaans
• Previous participant recruitment experience
• Advantageous: 1 year of work experience in a clinic or mobile clinic in the health or NGO sector, experience working with male adolescents and youth, data capturing experience, basic knowledge of public health and community resources, and ability to assist with community meetings

Required skills

• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Initiative, attention to detail, planning and organising, time management
• Ability to work with teams and independently

Candidates must submit a detailed cover letter, an updated CV with a certified copy of their highest qualification and details of two current contactable referees by 05 September 2025; incomplete applications will not be considered. Foreign nationals should attach a copy of their work permit. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.