Intern – (Social Science Researcher) 4 Months Fixed Term Contract (Wits PHRU)

 

Recruiter:

AJ Personnel

Job Ref:

1313586259

Date posted:

Thursday, February 10, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa


JOB SUMMARY:
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Main purpose of the job:

  • To conduct qualitative and quantitative research activities to meet the overall research objectives of the projects and that of the organization

Location:

  • PHRU – Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Soweto - Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

  • Develop SOP’s and protocols for data collection
  • Develop and design research tools
  • Qualitative and quantitative data collection
  • Monitor and follow data collection procedures
  • Capture research data
  • Data Cleaning
  • Conduct statistical data analysis and write up results
  • Compile relevant reports and manuscripts for publication
  • Obtain ethical (ethics) approval from relevant regulatory committees/bodies
  • Train fieldworkers/interviewers and other relevant staff on the requirements for the study
  • Engage Community Advisory Groups regarding research studies, as and when required
  • Monitor the progress of research projects through ongoing liaison with the Research Team
  • Collaborate closely with other investigators on related studies within the unit and provide advice and/or guidance on
  • Lead Cross-functional teams in a manner that promotes productivity within the projects
  • Provide sound coaching and empowering of the respective team members as skills needs and deficiencies are noted
  • study design, protocol, research tools, data analysis, and other research-related activities
  • Oversee the duties of other team members to ensure optimal staff utilization and project outcomes.

Required minimum education and training:

  • Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Research Psychology and/or Social Science

Required minimum work experience:

  • 2 Years’ experience as a Researcher

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

  • Current good clinical practice (GCP) certification
  • Willing to travel
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Use of evidence-based approaches in setting priorities for health interventions
  • Promote harmony, teamwork, and sharing of information
  • Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management
  • Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback

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 and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.
  • AJ Personnel is fully POPIA Compliant.
  • 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: 15 February 2022.
  • 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.
  • 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: Our Client, WHC – PHRU, maintains mandatory Covid-19 requirements, and as such only Covid-19 vaccinated incumbents will be considered for positions.

Please note:

  • 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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