Job Description

Research Coordinator (24 Months Contract) - ParktownAdditional information:The SAMRC/WITS Centre for Health Economics and Decision Science PRICELESS SA is a research unit within the University of the Witwatersrand School of Public Health, JohannesburgIt aims to enable smart decision-making in health through evidence-based research focusing on policy and public engagementPRICELESS SA's core business is to provide evidence to improve resource allocation and priority settingPRICELESS has a focus on obesity prevention, the prevention of NCD's and the commercial determinants of health and policies that promote healthMain purpose of the job:To coordinate research projects by planning, liaising, overseeing and reporting on research projectsLocation:Wits School of Public Health, 27 St. Andrews Road, Parktown, JohannesburgKey performance areas:Plan the research process and timelinesCoordinate meetings and steercoms of the research teamCompile reports for steering committee meetings and fundersCoordinate/manage other strategic projects as requiredOther tasks as required by the line managerAssist with data collectionAssist with data analysisAssist in setting up meetingsPrepare PowerPoint presentationsAssist in writing for popular pressAssist in writing academic articlesMaintain a record-keeping system that is logical, methodical and easy to accessReport on progress to the steercom and directorAssist in identifying content for web pageUpload newly published papers and reports to web pageRequired minimum education and training:Honours Degree in Public Health or allied disciplineRequired minimum work experience:3 years' experience in a research environment, public health or similar fieldDesirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:Experience with working on multi-country projectsStrong interpersonal skills, a high level of diplomacy and emotional intelligencePersonal integrity and a high level of professionalismAble to exercise discretion, high levels of initiative and independent decision-makingAdaptabilityExcellent MS Office skillsExcellent communication skills (both written and oral)Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and managersStrong organisational skillsTO APPLY:Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above requirements will not be considered for the respective position.Please Apply Online and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.The closing date for all applications: 29 January 2025.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 and response handling of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks from the closing date can consider their application to be unsuccessful.Company DescriptionWits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences. WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives. In addition, WHC offers a range of products and services to Academics.

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