Main purpose of the job:Day to day coordination of qualitative research related activities including participant recruitment, qualitative interview conduct (in depth interviews and focus group discussions), quality control of source material (including study documents, transcripts, and audio recordings) as well as contribution to data analysis and dissemination activitiesLocation:Wits RHI - 7 Esselen Street, Research Centre (3rd, 4th, and 5th Floors), Hillbrow - JohannesburgKey performance areas:Become familiar with project/topics area through literature reviewDevelop research protocols and SOPs for qualitative studiesLiaise with sponsors to ensure applicable CRF's and necessary qualitative tools are preparedDevelop and design qualitative research tools where requiredManage recruitment of eligible participants for participation in qualitative studies including relevant fieldwork activitiesOversee screening and enrolment of eligible patients according to protocol requirementsBook and/or perform study specific pre-screening or screening where applicableSchedule appointments with participantsRetrieve related participant files, reports, and documentationProvide background information to participants prior to informed concent being signedSecure informed written and verbal consent from each participant before research startsCollect data (CRF completion, interviews (in depth interviews, focus group discussions, workshops, etc.)Conduct successful interviews and focus group discussions with superb communication skills, awareness of personal biases, critical curiosity, and a neutral toneCritically reflect on positionality and power relations as a respectful researcher prior, during, and after data collection activitiesManage data capture, quality control of qualitative documents and transcription and translationMaintain all participants files and filing systemsCompile all relevant project administration as and when required (i.e. Participants reimbursement)Develop and document appropriate qualitative coding frameworksConduct data analysis (with input from statistical team) and write up resultsMonitor the progress of qualitative research projectWrite progress reports to stakeholders including networks and fundersEnsure storage and achieving of data according to SOP's (electronic and hard copy data)Disseminate and present findings and results to stakeholders including participants, staff, community, and CAGsParticipate in all appropriate research related meeting (internal and external)Publish scientific publicationsCompile conference presentationsWrite research and funding proposalsAdvise Wits RHI leadership on research opportunitiesTrain team and other relevant staffAttend to all staffing requirements and administrationSupervise and manage the duties of subordinates to ensure optimal staff utilisation and maintenance of sound labour relationsPerform and facilitate performance development and assessmentsIdentify substandard performance by team members and take necessary corrective actionCoach and train subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organisationPromote harmony, teamwork and sharing of informationTake ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-managementFollow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintainedMaintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedbackTake ownership for driving own career development in attending training and development sessions and relevant forums/meetingsMaintain and update knowledge of developments in field and expertiseRequired minimum education and training:Honours Degree in Social SciencesExperience in qualitative research - Interviewing and facilitating focus group discussions requiredFluent in English and Zulu, proficiency in other African languages is a benefitExcellent written and verbal skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office packagesValid Driver s licenceRequired minimum work experience:Minimum 4 years working experience in qualitative research environmentDesirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)Certification in Human Subjects ResearchExperience in scientific software including qualitative analysis software and REDCap data capture softwareExperience in transcription and data quality assurance. experience in writing publications is an advantageAble to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary teamBe tactful and respectfulOrdered and systematic with strict compliance to protocolsGood administrative skillsAble to work under pressure and adhere to deadlinesDemands of the job:National travel and working overtime/over weekends may be required from time to time. Able to work in a highly pressurises environmentTO APPLY:Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV plus a one page cover letter motivating why you are applying for this position.Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above requirements will not be considered for the respective position.Please Apply Online and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.The closing date for all applications: 22 January 2025.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 and response handling of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates. Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks from the closing date can consider their application to be unsuccessful.