Write progress reports to stakeholders including networks and funders
Stay abreast with relevant research findings and collaborate closely with other investigators on related studies
Conduct data analysis (with input from the statistical team) and write up the results
Publish scientific publications
Compile conference presentations
Disseminate research findings internally and to universities and other stakeholders such as the community, CAGs, and media
Write research and funding proposals
Advise WRHI leadership on research opportunities
Contribute towards policy development
Train Team and other relevant staff
Supervise postgraduate students where appropriate (1/year)
Attend to all staffing requirements and administration
Supervise and manage the duties of subordinates to ensure optimal staff utilization and maintenance of sound labor 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 organization
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
Take ownership of driving your own career development by attending training and development sessions and relevant forums/meetings
Maintain and update knowledge of developments in the field and expertise
Required minimum education and training:
PhD in Social Science or associated Socio-behavioral Research
Publication record in peer-reviewed journals
Experience in grant writing
Required minimum work experience:
Minimum 5-8 years research experience
Management of research program with a research record of an ongoing output evidenced by at least eight published refereed papers (2 papers as first author)
Prior lecturing, tutoring, or postgraduate supervision experience
Membership of Professional/School/Faculty/Department Committees and/or taking leadership roles in the Public Health domain within the Public or NGO sectors
Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:
Experience in public health will be an advantage
Certification in good clinical practice
Experience working in a low- or middle-income country
Experience in implementing independent projects
Experience working on clinical trials or in large collaborative networks
Familiarity with data analysis software
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 and adhere to deadlines
Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Assertive, confident, and adaptable
Able to show proof of publication records and conference presentations
Experience with local SA regulatory guidelines
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: 30 November 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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