SUMMARY:
A Researcher (Maternity Leave Replacement - Fixed Term Contract) vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium’s Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) in Parktown Johannesburg - Gauteng.

POSITION INFO:

Background

The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges.

It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health, and vaccinology. This is done through pioneering, multi-disciplinary research; responsive technical support and innovation in health services; and evidence-based policy development and advocacy with national, regional, and global stakeholders.

The main purpose of the job 

• Assist the Senior Researcher and program team with developing and implementing operations research activities, obtaining regulatory approvals, development and design of research tools, monitor and manage research
• Work will be across all Implementation Science projects, where needed

Location

• 08 Blackwood Avenue, Parktown

Key performance areas

• Conduct a literature review to determine what research has been done and what the gaps in knowledge are
• Develop research and programme evaluation protocols
• Conduct programme evaluations
• Obtain approval from relevant ethics and other regulatory bodies
• Develop research and programme evaluation tools
• Write, review and/or approve SOPs
• Train the project team and other relevant staff
• Supervise fieldwork (data collection, interviews, etc.) and where necessary conduct data collection
• Ensure quality data management
• Monitor progress of research projects
• Write ongoing progress reports as per project reporting requirements
• Conduct data analysis according to the agreed data analysis plan
• Write up results report
• Write or contribute to peer-reviewed publications (2 per year)
• Stay abreast with relevant research findings
• Collaborate with other investigators on related studies and evaluations
• Write or contribute to conference presentations
• Disseminate research findings internally and externally including presentations at research days and conferences
• Coach and train team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organization
• Contribute towards the development of knowledge within the team by identifying relevant training needs and topics
• Develop relevant training material and presentations
• Conduct ad hoc research training interventions
• Participate and actively contribute to research forums
• Participate actively in fora as required
• Promote harmony, teamwork and sharing of information
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
• Take ownership for driving own career development in attending training and development sessions and relevant forums/meetings
• Maintain and update knowledge of developments in the field and expertise

Required minimum education and training

• Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline
• Proficiency in Microsoft office
• Excellent verbal and written skills 

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities

• Certification in good clinical practice
• Proven technical expertise in the chosen discipline
• Demonstrated experience in implementing research projects
• Demonstrated experience with data analysis software
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Assertive, confident and adaptable
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software i.e., STATA or related packages
• Good academic writing skills

Required minimum work experience

• Minimum 2 to 4 years of research experience in public health or related field

TO APPLY

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications is 30 August 2021.
• 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.
• In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for advertising the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.

AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

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