The Health Economics and Epidemiology Research Office (HE2RO) of the University of the Witwatersrand, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, is an internationally recognized health research organization that conducts research and analysis on issues of public health importance, including a strong focus on HIV, TB, and NCDs
HE2RO seeks to build the evidence base to improve health policies and programs in South Africa and the region
HE2RO collaborates on policy-relevant research with Boston University and other national and international organizations
Main purpose of the job:
HE2RO seeks a dynamic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated quantitative senior researcher to be part of their health economics and epidemiology research and implementation science portfolio
This portfolio focuses on the outcomes, costs, cost-effectiveness, and benefits of healthcare interventions, health systems improvement, and other priority public health challenges
The successful applicant would be part of the Senior Management team at HE2RO and will serve as an analytic lead for the AMBIT project
AMBITs objective is to generate information for decision-making regarding differentiated HIV service delivery
The project involves analyses of large national data sets as well as electronic medical records, surveys, and sentinel site data sets and triangulation and linking of those data
Location:
The position is based at HE2ROs head office in Johannesburg but may require travel within Sub-Saharan Africa and possibly globally
Overtime/weekend hours and working in rural areas and/or under-resourced circumstances will be required from time to time
This is a full-time position
Responsibilities and Duties:
Implement and supervise all data and analytic aspects of the project including:
Contributing to writing research protocols and SOPs
Developing data analysis plans and sample size calculations, conducting advanced data analysis, and writing up results
Writing analytic reports including data visualizations to contribute to presentations for stakeholders including networks and funders
Supporting, managing and training and mentorship of junior analytic research staff and leading the projects analytic work
Present scientific findings at research conferences, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and disseminate findings to other stakeholders such as research networks, universities/academic institutions, government departments, funders, the community, and media
Supervise, manage, and train research staff and study teams
Perform other tasks and contribute to organizational management as needed
Requirements:
Doctoral or Masters Degree in Epidemiology, Health Economics, or a related quantitative field (such as Biostatistics) - Doctoral Degree preferred
Minimum 5 years research experience or comparable professional experience
Experience implementing independent projects including designing and implementing data analysis plans and managing study staff
Expertise with data analysis software and advanced statistical techniques (e.g. regression, survival analyses, factor analyses, cluster analyses, target trial emulation, etc.); experience with large observational datasets and public health EMR sources preferred
Knowledge of health systems and public health priorities in sub-Saharan Africa (ideally with in-depth knowledge of HIV treatment and prevention programs)
Demonstrated writing and communication skills, with a relevant and strong publications record
Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
If not a South Africa citizen, the candidate should have a valid work permit for South Africa in hand
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: 13 February 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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