Research Assistant (12 Months Contract)

Main purpose of the job:

• To develop and produce RHAP advocacy materials, refine existing research, foster consensus-building on policy positions and support knowledge management within the organization

Location:

• RHAP Offices – Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng

Key performance areas:

• Develop policy briefs, annual fact sheets, Parliamentary submissions, and other policy advocacy outputs in collaboration with Policy & Partnerships Coordinator
• Support TB Accountability Consortium (TBAC) Officer in producing policy advocacy outputs
• Revise existing RHAP publications and positions for external audiences
• Liaise with project teams to identify relevant best practices, success stories, or policy inputs from district/provincial levels, and help translate/communicate these to support policy priorities
• Monitor, identify and analyze political and global trends that impact rural health and key policy priorities
• Identify, analyze, and compile existing evidence to support RHAP’s policy priorities, and identify any evidence gaps
• Help develop and document consensus-building processes among partners for joint statements
• Improve internal knowledge management by ensuring pre-existing and newly produced material is effectively archived and made accessible
• Partake in and present positions in interviews, webinars, and other public events as needed

Required minimum education and training:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in health sciences, politics, sociology, or a similar field

Required minimum work experience:

• 2-3 years of work experience required, which could include a combination of professional internships, work-study, etc.

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• Demonstrated qualitative research skills and experience, with the ability to synthesize complex research into reader-friendly material
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Professional proficiency in English and one additional South African language
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Must be an organized self-starter who can work well independently and as a team member
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work/connect with diverse cultures/contexts
• Ability to travel nationally when required
• Understanding of and experience with public health policy is a major advantage
• Sincere commitment to social justice and health equity

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
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• The closing date for all applications: 08 July 2022.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.

Please note:

• Our Client, WHC, maintains mandatory Covid-19 requirements, and as such only Covid-19 vaccinated incumbents will be considered for positions.
• WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
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