Junior Researcher X2 (Public Health - 3 Month Temp Contract - Wits RHI)

Main purpose of the job: To conduct qualitative and quantitative TB and/or HIV, maternal & child health research activities to meet the overall research objectives of the projects and that of the organisation Location: 7 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Shandukani CRS Key performance areas: Conceptualise and design the research (self-initiated or commissioned) Conduct literature review to determine what research has been done and what the gaps in knowledge are Write research proposals Obtain ethical approval from relevant regulatory committees / bodies Write research protocols and SOPs for quantitative studies Develop and design research tools and obtain approval Train the Research team 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 or guidance on study design, protocol, research tools, data analysis and other research related activities Provide expert advice and guidance on research database design, review specifications and testing plan (if applicable) Develop SOPs and protocols for data collection Monitor and follow data collection procedures Visit study sites to collect study data Quality assure data by checking Patient records and ensuring all Patient follow ups are recorded Monitor and provide regular feedback to the Research team Develop a database for capturing of research data collected Capture research data collected into the database Perform data clean up as and when required Study research protocol and obtain background of the study Conceptualise the analysis and develop an analysis plan Present the analysis plan to relevant Stakeholders and obtain feedback Conduct statistical data analysis and write up results Compile relevant reports and research findings to address questions that transpired from meetings, management or Donors’ requests Disseminate research results and publications Stay abreast with relevant research findings within the unit 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 Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate 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 Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as forums, conferences, policy setting workshops etc Required minimum education and training: Master’s Degree inPublic Health or Epidemiology or Medical Sciences Required minimum work experience: Minimum 1 year research experience in public health Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities: Certification in Good Clinical Practice Data collection and cleaning, knowledge of data analysis and statistical software i.e.

SAS, STATA,NVIVO. Knowledge of TB and HIV Experience in using various research methodological designs Experience in data analysis (longitudinal data sets) and publication writing 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, adhere to deadlines and follow through on assigned tasks Self-motivated, able to work independently and work