Job title : Junior Socio-Behavioural Scientist
Job Location : Western Cape,
Deadline : December 22, 2024
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Requirements Master's degree in social sciences or public health Publication in a peer-reviewed journal (as first author preferred) At least 2-3 years' experience in a research environment At least 1 year HIV prevention research experience At least 1 year of research project planning, organizing and management experience At least 1 years' experience in qualitative (interviews and focus group discussion) data collection and quality control Valid Certificate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Valid driver's license with own transport Must have proven experience in conducting literature reviews Must have experience using a reference management software to manage bibliographic data and related research materials Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and adolescent sexual health Excellent communication - verbal & written skills Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and use these to manage study Strong administrative and logistical skills Planning and organizing Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities Ability to work under pressure Ability to maintain effectiveness during changing conditions Detail-oriented Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Responsibilities: Provide research and administrative support to senior researchers Conduct in-depth literature reviews as requested Support study socio-behavioural scientists with study-specific tasks, including participant interviews, file management, and quality checking, and participant scheduling and follow up Liaise and co-ordinate with community outreach teams regarding the follow up of study participants and scheduling of interviews/focus group discussions/surveys Conduct, transcribe and analyze qualitative interviews and FGD's Assist with protocol development and revisions by providing input as needed. Manage research protocol ethics submissions Assist with qualitative data management and analysis as needed. Assist lead socio-behavioural scientists with any presentations that need to be done on study data Assist with designing, developing, and distributing materials on the study Attend research meetings as required for project staff Assist in reporting to funders Assist in write-up of study results for dissemination and publication.
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