RESEARCH ASSISTANT
FIXED-TERM CONTRACT; ENDING 30 APRIL 2026
EAST LONDON
The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organization focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa.
We have fantastic job opportunities across our businesses for talented people wanting to realize their full potential. Could that be you? If so, we invite you to explore the possibility of joining us to play your part in Desmond Tutu Health Foundations' exciting future.
The main purpose will be to assist study project lead and socio-behavioral scientists with the implementation of research projects with key emphasis on research and administrative support, behavioral study-specific operational and logistics support, quantitative and qualitative data collection, coding and analysis, quality control and data management.
Post-graduate tertiary qualification (at least honors with masters preferred) in Social Sciences or Public Health
At least 1 year experience in a similar role within a research environment
At least 1 year of program planning, organizing and management experience
At least 1 year' experience in qualitative (interviews and focus group discussion) data collection and quality control
Must have experience in conducting literature reviews
Must have experience using a reference management software to manage bibliographic data and related research materials
Xhosa and English speaking
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and Men's 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
Advantageous:
Certificate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Experience in qualitative and quantitative analysis
Valid driver's license with own transport
Publication in a peer-reviewed journal
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 analyse qualitative interviews and FGDs
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
Values fit: Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence
Submit a detailed cover letter, updated CV with certified copy of highest qualification and details of two (2) current contactable referees by 24 October 2024. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you are a foreign national applying for this position, please attach a copy of your work permit to your application.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
If you have not heard from us within four weeks after the closing date please consider your application as unsuccessful.
We are committed to equity in our employment practices. It is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. We reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified.
I understand and accept that by applying for this position, I authorized DTHF to process my personal information in accordance with its internal operational requirements.
I further understand that the personal information I disclose to DTHF will be processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act and may include the transferring thereof to third parties for the purposes of verification.
This job may be removed before it expires.
Desmond Tutu Health Foundation is a child-friendly organisation committed to the protection of children.
For more information about the organization please visit our website.
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