SUMMARY:
An Associate Researcher (Fixed Term Contract) - vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium's Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (RHI) in Parktown- Johannesburg.

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.

Main purpose of the job:

• Day to day coordination of research related activities including quality data collection, capturing and analysis for the BMGF Planning Gate on existing and new HIV prevention products.

Location:

• Parktown, Blackwood.

Key performance areas

• Become familiar with project/topic area through literature reviews.
• Develop SOPs.
• Schedule appointments with health facility and field-based project staff and collect data.
• Conduct and/or manage relevant fieldwork activities.
• Manage quality data capture, transcription, and translation.
• Develop and document appropriate coding frameworks.
• Compile research summaries and reports.
• Ensure storage and archiving of data according to SOP’s (electronic and hard copy data).
• Publish, disseminate, and present findings and results to stakeholders.
• Participation in all appropriate research related meetings (internal and external).
• Ensure 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 all relevant project administration as and when required (i.e. participant reimbursements).
• Document team meetings as and when required.
• Compile weekly reports on activities, progress etc.
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates 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.
• Stay abreast with developments in research.
• Take ownership for driving own career development in attending training and development sessions and relevant meetings.
• Attend training and development sessions such as journal club, seminars, writing series workshops etc.
• Attend to all staffing requirements and administration
• Supervise and manage the duties of subordinates to ensure optimal staff utilisation and maintenance of sound labour relations.
• Perform and facilitate performance development and assessments
• Identify substandard performance by team members and take necessary corrective action.
• Coach and train subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organisation.
• Promote harmony, teamwork and sharing of information.

Required minimum education and training

• Honours degree in Social Sciences.
• Fluent in English and at least one African language spoken in South Africa.
• Excellent written and verbal. Skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license.

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

• Certification in good clinical practice. 
• Experience in scientific software and in writing publications will be an advantage. 
• Able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. 
• Be tactful and respectful. 
• Ordered and systematic with strict compliance to protocols. 
• Good administrative skills.
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines

Required minimum work experience

• Minimum 2 years working experience in a research (qualitative and quantitative) environment.

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 16 February 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 the advertising of 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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