Job Description

SOUTH AFRICAN COCHRANE CENTRE(CAPE TOWN OFFICE)The South African Medical Research Council, South African Cochrane Centre (SACC) requires a suitably qualified and experienced Research Technologist (Seasoned).Research Technologist (S)Duration: PermanentThe South African Medical Research Council, South African Cochrane Centre (SACC) requires a suitably qualified and experienced Research Technologist (Seasoned) to contribute to the activities being carried out by the Knowledge Translation and Training Working Group teams.Reporting to senior staff, the primary purpose of this position is to support researchers undertaking systematic literature reviews (SLR).Responsibilities:

• Supporting reviewers through
• Design of literature searches/algorithms to be implemented in scientific literature databases (i.e., PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, etc.)
• Screening of abstracts and full-text articles against defined inclusion/exclusion criteria to assess their suitability for inclusion in the review
• Setting up, and training in the use of, SLR-related software platforms
• Managing and coordinating the training activities of the Centre.
• Coordinating and Facilitating workshops
• Administrative support.

Core Requirements:

• Relevant 3 year tertiary qualification in human biology or related discipline
• Experience of supporting systematic reviewers
• Specialized working knowledge of systematic literature review (SLR) methods including SLR-related software platforms
• Knowledge of MS Teams webinar application
• Ability to communicate information and ideas, provide research support including liaising with other stakeholders

Advantageous:

• Relevant 4 year tertiary qualification
• Working experience in clinical trials environment

Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC's Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.A salary in the region of R 293 027.00 per annum, cost-to-company, will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualificationsClosing date: 23 October 2024PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R 790 A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.This website is optimised for secure, standards compliant web browsers. In order to view and use this website, you should use a web browser other than Internet Explorer.Options include: The latest version of "Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Opera and Safari"

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