Job Description

Main purpose of the job:

• To advise on, conduct, and contribute to research study design, protocol development, analysis, and publications, with a specific focus on the cost-effectiveness of new maternal vaccines in Africa and Asia

Location:

• VIDA xe2x80x93 Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital xe2x80x93 Soweto, Johannesburg

More info:

Vaccination for pregnant women is a promising strategy to prevent neonatal and infant respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and Group B Strep (GBS) disease in countries with a high burden of severe disease, particularly countries in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.

Successful uptake of maternal vaccination would be key to reaching the desired improvement in maternal, perinatal, and infant outcomes for these diseases and reducing neonatal and under-5 mortality.

This success will be dependent on generating a compelling evidence case for the adoption of maternal immunization in LMICs and developing strong ANC delivery platforms that are well integrated with EPI.

This project aims to identify, characterize, and support the platform, policy, and preparedness requirements for the introduction of potential new maternal vaccines to prevent infectious diseases in selected countries in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

Key performance areas:

Conduct Vaccine cost-effectiveness work

• Conduct a review of existing cost-effectiveness data on RSV and Group B Strep vaccines
• Work with an external consultant to conduct cost-effectiveness assessments to inform the introduction of new maternal vaccines in low- and middle-income countries
• Provide support to partner countries in Africa and Asia in conducting cost-effectiveness reviews and additional analyses
• Synthesize results across partner countries
• Other vaccine cost-effectiveness analyses as required

Analyze research data

• Perform data analysis, prepare tables, and write up methodologies used and results
• Contribute to and prepare publications
• Compile relevant reports and research findings to address questions that transpired from meetings, management of funderxe2x80x99s requests
• Support partners with data analysis

Research development, design, and implementation

• Conceptualize and design the research
• Conduct a literature review to determine what research has been done and what the gaps in knowledge are
• Write research proposals and funding proposals
• Collaborate closely with other investigators at Wits VIDA and within the Maternal Immunisation Consortium 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 design

Capacity development (Internal and external)

• Contribute towards the development of knowledge within Wits VIDA and partner institutions
• Supervise postgraduate degree students in the development and completion of their research reports as required. This includes providing guidance in the development of their concept and research questions, reviewing and providing guidance on concept notes, protocols and analysis plans, and ethics applications
• Coach and train team and consortium members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organization

Effective self-management and performance ownership

• 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 of driving your own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as forums, conferences, policy-setting workshops, etc.

Stakeholder Management (Internal and External)

• Build and maintain effective relationships with Wits VIDA staff, consortium members, and external collaborators including funders

Required minimum education and training:

• Masterxe2x80x99s Degree in Health Economics or Public Health

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum of 2 years in Public Health

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• Practical experience in conducting health economic research using various methodological designs
• Experience in data analysis (longitudinal data sets) and publication writing
• Familiarity with health and economic software
• Systematic and analytical approach to research
• Tactful, respectful, and non-judgmental
• Good administrative skills
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a diverse/multidisciplinary team
• Assertive, confident, and adaptable
• Statistics and Epidemiology knowledge

Demands of the job:

• Traveling (national and international) will be required from time to time
• Overtime may be required to meet specific deadlines

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: 26 September 2023.
• 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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