Senior Researcher (PhD or MBBCH) (Wits RHI)

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Additional information:

• Wits RHI is looking for a dynamic and motivated individual with a passion for women’s health to lead a new study, investigating single-dose HPV vaccination strategies for women living with HIV in southern and eastern Africa

Main purpose of the job:

• To lead and implement research projects, analyze research data, and publish scientific articles

Location:

• 22 Esselen Street, Hillbrow – Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

• Oversee the management and implementation of the study following the protocol
• Provide technical assistance (tool development and training) in HPV vaccination strategies to key stakeholders
• Provide leadership in the area of sexual and reproductive health and other STIs
• Publish scientific articles
• Contribute to new grant development
• Supervise postgraduate students

Required minimum education and training:

• PhD in appropriate discipline and/or MBBCH with a public health higher Degree

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum 5-8 years of research experience, with a particular focus on HIV or STI programs/trials
• Management of research program/clinical trials with a research record of an ongoing output evidenced by at least eight published refereed papers
• Membership of Professional/School/Faculty/Department Committees and/or taking leadership roles in the Public Health domain within the Public or NGO sectors
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience with local SA regulatory guidelines

Professional body registration:

• HPCSA Professional body registration or as applicable

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• Experience in public health will be an advantage
• Certification in good clinical practice
• Experience working in a low or middle-income country
• Experience in implementing independent projects
• Familiarity with data analysis software
• Ordered, systematic, and analytical in approach to research
• Tactful, respectful and non-judgmental
• Good administrative skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines

Demands of the job:

• National and international travel required from time to time
• May be required to work long hours overtime/weekends
• Working in a limited resources environment
• Work in a highly pressurized environment
• 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

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: 11 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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