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 Salary: R Job Reference #: 1146767