Job Description

Main purpose of the job:

• To design and implement research projects and programme evaluations, conduct analysis of data, and publish scientific articles
• Enhance routine programme data analytics to inform programme implementation

Location:

• Blackwood Avenue, Parktown, Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

• Write grant proposals
• Conduct literature review to determine knowledge/research gaps and what research has been done
• Develop research and programme evaluation protocols
• Conduct programme evaluations
• Obtain approval from relevant ethics and other regulatory bodies
• Develop quantitative and qualitative research and programme evaluation tools such as questionnaires, surveys, and interview guides
• Write, review and/or approve SOPs
• Train the project team and other relevant staff
• Supervise fieldwork (data collection, interviews, etc.)
• Screen participants for study eligibility
• Conduct an informed consent process with participants
• Extract data from participant medical records
• Conduct data collection and data quality processes
• Data management
• Storage and archiving of data according to SOPs (electronic and hard copy data)
• Adherence to study protocols, GCP, and local requirements for the ethical conduct of research in human participants
• Support the team with any other research-related activities
• Complete meeting minutes and keep track of research-related activities
• Monitor the progress of research projects
• Write ongoing progress reports as per project reporting requirements
• Conduct data analysis according to the agreed data analysis plan and write up the results
• Write or contribute to peer-reviewed publications
• Stay abreast with relevant research findings
• Collaborate with other investigators on related studies and evaluations
• Provide technical support to the Key Populations programme regarding data analysis
• Conduct data analyses on the Key Populations routine programme data
• Write or contribute to conference abstracts and presentations
• Disseminate findings from research and routine programme data 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 organisation
• 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
• Participate actively in journal clubs, workshops, and seminars 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 of driving your own career development by 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:

• Masters Degree in an appropriate discipline
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Demonstrated experience with data analysis software
• Demonstrated publication record
• Qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software i.e. STATA or related packages
• Experience working with REDCap

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of research experience in a public health or research/surveillance field
• Experience working with donor-funded programmes
• Demonstrated experience in implementing research projects

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

• Certification in good clinical practice
• Proven technical expertise in the chosen discipline
• 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
• Knowledge of TIER.Net is advantageous

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: 26 April 2024.
• Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
• Note WHC, in accordance with their 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.

Please note:

• AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
• 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.
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

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