We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual with a passion for women's health to lead a new study, investigating single dose HPV vaccination strategies for women living with HIV in Southern and Eastern AfricaMain purpose of the job:To lead and implement research projects, analyse research data and publish scientific articlesLocation:22 Esselen Street, HillbrowKey performance areas:Oversee the management and implementation of the study in accordance with the protocolProvide technical assistance (tool development and training) in HPV vaccination strategies to key stakeholdersProvide leadership in the area of sexual and reproductive health and other STIsPublish scientific articlesContribute to new grants developmentSupervise postgraduate students Required minimum education and training:PhD in appropriate discipline and/or MBBCH with a public health higher degreeRequired minimum work experience:Minimum 5-8 years research experience, with a particular focus on HIV or STI programmes/ trialsManagement of research programme/ clinical trials with a research record of an ongoing output evidenced by at least eight published refereed papersMembership of Professional/School/Faculty/ Department Committees and/or taking leadership roles in the Public Health domain within the Public or NGO sectorsSelf-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary teamExperience with local SA regulatory guidelinesProfessional body registration: HPCSA Professional body registration or as applicableDesirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:Experience in public health will be an advantageCertification in good clinical practiceExperience working in a low or middle income countryExperience in implementing independent projectsFamiliarity with data analysis software.Ordered, systematic and analytical in approach to researchTactful, respectful and non-judgmental.Good administrative skills with working knowledge of Microsoft OfficeAble to work under pressure and adhere to deadlinesDemands of the job:National and international travel required from time to timeMay be required to work long hours overtime/weekendsWorking in limited resources environmentWork in a highly pressurized environmentMaintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedbackTake ownership for driving own career development in attendingtraining and development sessions and relevant forums/meetingsMaintain and update knowledge of developments in field and expertiseTO APPLY:Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.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 marketAJ Personnel is fully POPIA CompliantPlease take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective positionThe closing date for all applications: 13 July 2024Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidatesCandidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessfulPlease note:WHC, in accordance with its 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 theretoAJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health ConsortiumAJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position
