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The University of Limpopo is a public university in the Limpopo Province, South Africa. It was formed on 1 January 2005, by the merger of the University of the North and the Medical University of South Africa. These previous institutions formed the Turfloop and MEDUNSA campuses of the university, re… read morespectively.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
A Master of Science (MSc) degree in Health Sciences, Public Health, Nursing Science, or a related field (NQF Level 9).
At least one (1) published research article in a recogni s ed peer – reviewed journal.
Demonstrable experience or knowledge in non – communicable dise ases research, particularly in areas such as epidemiology, health promotion, or chronic disease management.
Experience with community – based research, including data collection methods (surveys,interviews, health assessments) and community engagement.
Experience with health risk assessment tools, such as the InterHeart risk score, would be a strong advantage .
Familiarity with digital health technologies (mHealth, eHealth) and their application in public health interventions is desirable.
Ability to work independently and as part of a research team.
Good scientific writing, communication, and organizational skills.
Key Performance Areas
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the SARChI Chair’s research portfolio, specifi cally in community – based NCD prevention, control, and management.
Duties include:
Conducting literature reviews and assisting with research on the determinants of NCDs, including biological, social, and environmental factors.
Assisting with the plan ning and execution of community health assessments using the InterHeart risk assessment tool and other screening protocols.
Supporting the implementation of community – based interventions, including health education, dietary counselling, and physical act ivity promotion programs.
Contributing to the development and testing of digital health tools, such as mobile health apps and educational animations, for NCD management.
Assisting with the collection, management, and analysis of epidemiological and behavioural risk surveillance data.
Ensuring accurate data entry, maintenance of secure research records, and adherence to data confidentiality and ethical protocols.
Assisting in the preparation of research manuscripts, reports, policy briefs, and other scholarly outputs.
Providing research support to postgraduate students and liaising with the SARChI Chairholder on project progress .
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