HEALTH SYSTEMS RESEARCH UNIT
(CAPE TOWN OFFICE)
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.
Research Assistant: Research Technologist (S)
Duration: 1 year (Full-Time)
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) is seeking to appoint a Research Assistant in its Health Systems Research Unit (HSRU). The purpose of this job is to assist and work with the study team on adolescent studies in the field of sexual and reproductive health. The studies will take place in Kwa Zulu-Natal and possibly other provinces within South Africa if needed.
Anticipated start date of the 1 February 2025 / 1 March 2025.
Responsibilities:
To assist the Study Coordinator and team to coordinate and manage the logistics of the study implementation including to:

• Assist in training of field team

• Assist in the logistical arrangements for data collection

• Set up, manage, and monitor quality control and quality assurance processes

• Ensure data is collected, organized and stored according to SAMRC ethical principles

• Assist with management and problem solving of the electronic data collection tools and processes.

• Liaise with stakeholders (including participants, educators, healthcare staff, community)

• Translate and transcribe interview/ focus group discussion recordings

• Translate study material in English and isi Zulu

• Produce reports on study progress for project manager and team

• Assist with writing up the research outputs

Core Requirements:

• 1- or 2-year diploma in public health/community liaison related field

• 1-2 years’ fieldwork experience in sexual and reproductive health research and/or programmes

• At least 2-3 years’ experience in community liaison and stakeholder engagement

• Experience with enrolling participants into studies, obtaining consent/assent, qualitative and quantitative surveys.

• Fluency in speaking and writing in English and isi Zulu.

• Effective organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team.

Advantageous:

• 3-5 years’ experience in community liaison and stakeholder engagement

Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.
A salary in the region of R293 027.00 per annum, cost-to-company, will be negotiated in accordance with qualifications and experience.
Closing date: 4 December 2024
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R815A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.
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