Researcher (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) - Rosebank, South Africa - AJ Personnel

AJ Personnel

Verified Company

Rosebank, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

beBee Recruiter

Description

Main purpose of the job:

The researcher will work in close collaboration with the TBAC project officer to produce evidencebased reports, advocacy materials, and policy briefs
Their primary responsibility will be knowledge translation about the latest TB research and literature

Location:

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RHAP

Rosebank, Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

Conduct literature reviews
Writing of reports and policy briefs
Knowledge/research translation
Development of assessment tools to evaluate the governance of TB programs on an ongoing basis
Staying up to date with current literature, relevant events, and policies in the field
May be required to conduct data handling
Participate in research partnerships that are in place or are developed
Perform any researchrelated activity required to support these partnerships
Facilitate (logistics) and participate in project meetings including staff meetings
Act in a professional and friendly manner in all dealings with internal stakeholders
Show a high level of customer centricity at all times
Produce research outputs that consider the public health, sociology, and economic evidence for the advocacy issues we are seeking to address
Knowledge translation to improve advocacy combined with an understanding of political, TB programmatic, and health governance structures in South Africa
Use an evidencebased approach to shape advocacy appeals and submissions
Use an evidencebased approach to raise awareness with communities and stakeholders (such as policymakers and partner organizations) regarding pertinent advocacy issues
Collate (and regularly update) a compendium of available TB resources and tools for the TBAC website
Preparing content for social media
Media interviews (optional) and writing opeds

Required minimum education and training:

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Masters in Epidemiology and Biostatistics or Masters in Public Health or equivalent

Required minimum work experience:

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5 years of research experience (qualitative and quantitative):

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Experience in the civil society/social justice sector or experience with knowledge translation/research translation:

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Prior experience working with TB programs

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

Has an understanding of health systems, public health, and health policy
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Good at conducting literature reviews
Exceptional writing skills and attention to detail (research reports, policy briefs, etc.)
Data handling and analysis
Sincere commitment to social justice and health equity
Works well in a team and eager to grow and learn

TO 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 criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
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:

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AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium
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- **AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.