Job Description

Main purpose of the job:

• Assess, interpret, and evaluate outcomes of research and processes to ensure that the outputs are delivered on time with the desired outcomes

Location:

• Wits/MRC Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit of the School of Public Health, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

The MRC/Wits Rural Public Health and Health Transitions Research Unit (Agincourt) is an exceptional health and population research center in the Wits School of Public Health. The Unit supports a major research infrastructure underpinned by a health and socio-demographic surveillance system (HDSS), a form of longitudinal population registration, covering the Agincourt sub-district of rural Mpumalanga Province adjacent to Mozambique that has been in operation since 1992 coupled with observational and intervention studies along the life course. The Unit seeks to appoint a highly qualified individual to support mental and neurological health and well-being research currently underway in the Unit. The role of this individual involves engaging with senior Unit scientists to actively develop and lead data analysis and production of scientific outputs, including scientific manuscripts and written and oral presentations and reports. The ideal candidate will have documented training and experience in data management and analysis as well as experience working in health-related research setting with evidence of scientific output. We offer an intellectually rich working environment with excellent opportunities for professional growth. This is an in-person position -- we offer a conducive and flexible working environment. This position is based in Johannesburg, but there will be some requirements for travel to the rural field site.

Key performance areas:

Data & Analysis

• Lead in the generation and curation of tailor-made datasets to support the ongoing efforts of senior Unit scientists
• Support the generation of scientific questions and lead in the analysis to address these questions

Scientific Output

• Lead the production of manuscripts emanating from the analysis conducted
• Present findings locally, regionally, and internationally at relevant venues, including conferences, ad hoc meetings, and symposia

Mentorship & Support

• Support the development of junior colleagues by providing technical and scientific input, mentorship, and guidance

Required minimum education and training:

• A Masters level qualification in Statistics/Biostatistics/Epidemiology/Demography/Data Analytics/Bioinformatics/Data Science/Computer Science or other highly quantitative and computational field
• A doctoral qualification will be highly advantageous

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• At least 2 years of working with a research organization in a documented position requiring data management and analysis
• Experience working with a scientific/research team
• At least one peer-reviewed, published scientific manuscript in an accredited journal (with evidence of lead authorship)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Management of large, complex datasets
• Proficiency with a commonly recognized statistical package (eg. Stata, R, SPSS, or SAS)
• Team player able to work in a high-performing collaborative environment, and support scientific investigations across disciplines
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills
• Excellent report-writing skills
• Effective time management skills and ability to work independently and under pressure

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: 04 August 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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