Lungisani Ntuli

Experienced and dedicated research and community-engagement professional with extensive experience in clinical research, participant recruitment, community outreach, participant retention, data collection, fieldwork and research-related driving. Extensive experience with the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) in various positions including Study Driver/Field Support, Data Collector/Field Support, Community Programmes and Stakeholder Relations Senior Facilitator, Community Facilitator and Recruiter. Also worked as a Data Collector/Data Capturer with the Medical Research Council (MRC).

Experience includes identifying and recruiting research participants, conducting household and community visits, providing participant education, supporting informed-consent processes, conducting participant follow-up and retention activities, collecting and capturing research data, performing QA/QC and maintaining accurate research records. Strong understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), research ethics, confidentiality and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Confident and responsible driver with experience transporting research staff to field sites, conducting vehicle checks, maintaining vehicle records and supporting community-based research activities.

Communicates effectively in English and isiZulu.

Community Facilitator - HUMAN SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL (HSRC) - Sweetwater's Office, Pietermaritzburg

(2025-08 - 2026-03)

• Developed and supported functional Community Advisory Board (CAB) and Community Working Group structures.
• Identified and recruited research participants.
• Educated community members about informed-consent processes and research procedures.
• Maintained calendars of community outreach activities.
• Networked and liaised with community members, stakeholders and peer educators.
• Organised and supported community events, workshops and outreach activities.
• Built and maintained relationships with community stakeholders and collaborative partners.
• Supported community outreach exhibitions and awareness activities.
• Prepared accurate records and reports on community outreach activities.
• Assisted with the organisation of research-related events and activities.

Community Programmes & Stakeholder Relations – Senior Facilitator - HUMAN SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL (HSRC)

(2013-07 - 2020-03)

• Developed and maintained functional Community Advisory Board and Community Working Group structures.
• Identified and recruited eligible research participants.
• Educated community members about informed consent and research procedures.
• Developed and implemented participant retention and adherence plans in accordance with study protocols.
• Identified new catchment areas for participant recruitment.
• Used GPS and Google Maps to identify and map potential recruitment communities.
• Conducted community outreach and recruitment activities.
• Built and maintained relationships with community stakeholders and partners.
• Attended stakeholder meetings and established positive relationships with community organisations.
• Supervised community-based mobilisers.
• Coordinated community events, workshops and outreach activities.
• Prepared accurate records and reports on community engagement activities.
• Assisted project managers with community mapping and mobilisation planning.
• Drove the study vehicle for community outreach and research activities.
• Supported research teams with fieldwork and participant-related activities.

Data Collector / Field Support - HUMAN SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL (HSRC)

(2011-06 - 2013-06)

• Visited households allocated according to study protocols.
• Correctly identified households using maps and approved field procedures.
• Collected accurate and consistent household information.
• Completed field forms according to training and study requirements.
• Adhered to research ethics, GCP and study protocols.
• Conducted self-QA/QC on completed data collection forms.
• Reported field challenges to team leaders and supervisors.
• Conducted surveys using study-specific questionnaires.
• Identified and recruited eligible participants.
• Dealt professionally with hard and soft refusals.
• Supported participant education and counselling activities.
• Transported research staff to and from field sites.
• Maintained confidentiality and professionalism when interacting with participants.

Study Driver / Field Support - HUMAN SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL (HSRC)

(2009-08 - 2011-05)

• Safely transported research staff to authorised field locations.
• Drove study vehicles for research and community-based activities.
• Conducted routine vehicle checks to ensure vehicles were roadworthy and safe.
• Maintained vehicle cleanliness and hygiene.
• Arranged vehicle servicing when required.
• Drove vehicles to and from service facilities.
• Maintained accurate records of vehicle usage.
• Submitted fuel slips and other vehicle-related documentation.
• Complied with HSRC vehicle policies and procedures.
• Ensured responsible use and care of assigned vehicles.
• Supported field teams with logistical requirements.

Data Collector / Data Capturer – PREP Study Project - MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (MRC)

(2022-07 - 2023-03)

• Conducted surveys using REDCap electronic data collection devices.
• Visited identified households using maps and approved field procedures.
• Educated participants about informed-consent forms and research procedures.
• Conducted QA/QC in the field and office.
• Adhered to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Worked with the TIER.net system.
• Captured research data accurately into electronic systems.
• Compiled and submitted weekly reports.
• Assisted with reports for the Principal Investigator and management.
• Created and maintained participant databases.
• Ensured participant information was accurately recorded and securely maintained.
• Worked professionally with research participants and community members.

Field Worker – South Africa National Survey on Health, Life Experience and Family Relations - HUMAN SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL (HSRC)

(2021-11 - 2022-04)

• Conducted research surveys using REDCap.
• Visited identified households using maps.
• Educated participants about informed-consent processes.
• Conducted field and office QA/QC.
• Adhered to study SOPs and research procedures.
• Compiled weekly reports.
• Assisted with reports for the Principal Investigator and management.
• Created participant databases and maintained accurate research information.

Laboratory Assistant - CAPRISA RESEARCH CENTRE – VULINDLELA, PIETERMARITZBURG - Pietermaritzburg

(2020-08 - 2021-08)

• Supported laboratory activities for research studies.
• Conducted bench decontamination.
• Monitored and recorded temperatures.
• Received, sorted and logged specimens.
• Captured specimens in laboratory databases.
• Identified and rejected unsuitable samples according to procedures.
• Completed laboratory documentation and shipping manifests.
• Assisted with GeneXpert testing for sputum TB specimens.
• Maintained accurate laboratory records.
• Followed research SOPs and quality requirements.

Public Management – N6 - Public Management - TVET College

Public Management – N5 Certificate - Public Management - TVET College

Public Management – N4 Certificate - Public Management - TVET College

National Senior Certificate (Matric) - Mbambangalo High School (2002)