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The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) was established in 1969 with the aim to deliver on a mandate to promote the improvement of the health and the quality of life of the population of our country through research, development and technology transfer. The scope of the SAMRC’s research… read more includes basic laboratory investigations, clinical research and public health studies. Research at the SAMRC focuses on the ten highest causes of death in South Africa and includes TB, HIV, chronic diseases, alcohol and drug abuse, and women’s health. Our vision Building a healthy nation through research and innovation Our mission To improve the nation's health and quality of life through promoting and conducting relevant and responsive health research Francie van Zijl Drive Parowvallei, Cape; PO Box 19070 7505 Tygerberg, South Africa
Responsibilities:
To assist the Qualitative Specialist Scientist with:
Support and assist with data collection activities (interviews/ focus group discussions)
Translate and transcribe interview/ focus group discussion recordings
Translate study material in English and isiXhosa
Analyze and interpret qualitative study results
Qualitative data management
Maintain tracking logs
Data quality checks
Assist in training of field staff where needed
Presenting at internal meetings/ journal clubs/ workshops
Developing manuscripts and/or conference abstracts
Core Requirements:
4-year tertiary qualification in Social Sciences / Development Studies / Public Health and Masters’ registration
At least 2 years’ experience conducting qualitative research (interviews, focus group discussions)
At least 1 year experience analyzing qualitative data
Experience in field of sexual and reproductive health research and/or programmes
Experience writing manuscripts / conference abstracts / developing research outputs.
Experience in working and supporting a team.
Excellent interpersonal relations and communication skills.
Experience in presenting a scientific matter to a lay audience (e.g., school).
Advantageous:
Experience working in collaborative qualitative analysis teams
Experience in HIV prevention / sexual and reproductive health studies
Experience with translation of isiXhosa to English
Experience with recruitment of study participants
Experience writing papers and conducting literature reviews
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samrc.mcidirecthire.com
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