Research Officer - Durban, South Africa - Africa Health Research Institute

Africa Health Research Institute

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Durban, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

The Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) is seeking a highly motivated Research Officer to join the Mental Health team.

The Research Officer will be responsible for providing research assistance to the Mental Health Lead, including, but not limited to, conducting desk reviews, key informant interviews, data analysis, academic writing, and administrative support related to the development of the AHRI Adolescent Mental Health Strategy.

Overview of duties

Conduct a range of desk and literature reviews on topics related to adolescent mental health to inform the AHRI Adolescent Mental Health Strategy.
Coordinate communication, including regular meetings, between stakeholders in the strategy development processes.
Conduct and take minutes during, and synthesise learnings from, key stakeholder interviews and engagements.
Support the Mental Health Lead to develop the Adolescent Mental Health programme of work at AHRI.
Support the Mental Health Lead to prepare scientific outputs including conference presentations and scientific papers for peer reviewed journals.
Honours qualification in any field (social sciences preferred, Masters preferred).
Evidence of high-quality writing.

Minimum experience
1. 2 years' experience in a research environment, research assistantship, project management or research coordination role.

Experience and good understanding of evidence synthesis (scoping reviews, systematic reviews, desk research) and qualitative research.
Experience of engaging with a range of stakeholders (government, community, academic).
Evidence of being able to write for an academic and non-academic audience.