Researcher (12 Month Contract) - Johannesburg, South Africa - AJ Personnel

AJ Personnel
AJ Personnel
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Johannesburg, South Africa

3 weeks ago

Thabo Mthembu

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Main purpose of the job:


  • To research the prevention of obesity among adolescents through understanding the food environment and the policies needed to support their health

Division:

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Priceless SA

Location:

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The University of the Witwatersrand, School of Public Health, Parktown
  • Johannesburg

Key performance areas:


  • Conduct research in the field of NCD prevention in adolescent and child health focusing on the food environment, specifically ultraprocessed foods and childdirected marketing
  • Undertake literature reviews in the relevant fields
  • Use qualitative research methodologies, including planning, sampling, data gathering, analysis, and writing up of the results
  • Use quantitative research methods, including planning, sampling, questionnaire design, data gathering, analysis, and writing up of results
  • Participate in the writing of proposals for new research projects
  • Write policy briefs
  • Support advocacy groups by providing evidence for policies
  • Engage with community organizations and individuals about the research

Required minimum education and training:

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Master's Degree in Public Health or equivalent

Required minimum work experience:

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3+ years' experience in Health Research:

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Must have been published in academic peer-reviewed publications

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:


  • Experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods
  • Demonstrated experience in implementing research
  • Interest and or experience in Health Promotion
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
  • Ability to adhere to deadlines
  • Expertise in data collection, and analysis, including the use of appropriate software
  • Selfmotivated and able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Assertive, critical thinker, confident, and adaptable
  • Good communicator
  • Liaise effectively with Ethics Committees, funders/donors, research networks, media, NGOs, the Department of Health, and other universities (local and international)/academic institutions

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.
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