Researcher / Associate Researcher (1 year contract)

We are looking for a Researcher or Associate Researcher for a 1-year contract who will be based in Johannesburg.

Duties:

1. Coordinate site visits, research activities and community and stakeholder engagement meetings
2. Co-ordinate all the project team meetings and take minutes
3. Organize all administrative processes and logistics
4. Engage actively in community and stakeholder engagement meetings
5. Engage in and take notes during the focus group discussions and ensure that all interviews are transcribed
6. Contact, liaise and ensure regular communication with key community representatives and public sector stakeholders
7. Undertake analysis of interviews
8. Undertake evidence mapping review
9. Draft reports

Requirements, work experience and qualifications:

1. Relevant Master’s degree (public health, social work, sociology, political science, development studies)
2. At least 3 years of project management experience in research
3. Evidence of strong qualitative research skills, knowledge of qualitative research methods, primary health care, health systems and policy and experience in facilitating community and stakeholder engagement would be an advantage
4. In the case of the researcher, suitable applicants should have at least three (3) publications in accredited journals. No articles are required for an Associate Researcher
5. Excellent project management skills
6. Ability to pay attention to detail
7. Good writing and conceptual skills
8. Good verbal communication skills
9. Ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team
10. Highly motivated

The remuneration package would be commensurate with experience and includes medical aid and provident fund and is subject to the University’s regulations.

How To Apply:

Applications will be accepted through the iRecruitment web page (no emails)

Closing Date: 13 November 2024

Please submit the following documents on http://www.wits.ac.za/vacancies/ or for internal applicants https://irec.wits.ac.za

1. A covering letter outlining your interest and suitability for this particular position
2. A detailed CV, including contact details
3. Names, telephone numbers and email addresses of 3 referees
4. Certified copies of degrees/diplomas
5. SA ID (or passport and permit)
6. A driving license is also required

Enquiries only: Dr Nonhlanhla Nxumalo on Nonhlanhla.nxumalo@wits.ac.za

The University is committed to employment equity, and as a result, preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University.

The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates.