Usinga Community Engagement Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa University of KwaZulu-Natal Full time

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to employment equity with the intention to

promote representativity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from

designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES

SCHOOL OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

USINGA - COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR

GRADE 9

HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS



REFERENCE NUMBER:
BEDS05/2023

The School of Built Environment and Development Studies seeks to employ a community

engagement coordinator who will develop and coordinate community engagement

activities that support the implementation of research studies to the highest quality

standards for the Umlazi Surveillance Initiative to Nurture Grassroots Action (USINGA).

USINGA is a health and demographic surveillance node of the South African Population

Research Infrastructure Network (SAPRIN).

engagement activities that support the implementation of USINGA research studies by

introducing these studies to the local community, educating the local community about

research studies, incorporating the local community's views, improving participation and

retention of participants in research studies, as well as coordinating translations services

for research purposes. The position will be full-time and based at our Mangosuthu

University of Technology (MUT) site.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • NQF Level 7(Advanced Diploma)or Bachelorrelated qualification in
demography/population studies, health, education, or social science.

  • Fluency in IsiZulu and English
  • At least years of experience in community engagement, especially in a research
setting.

  • Extensive knowledge of how local government works in the eThekwini Municipality,
especially in UMlazi.

  • Knowledge of civil leadership protocol
  • Uptodate comprehensive knowledge of demographic and health interventions,
especially for prevention and treatment.

  • Knowledge of ethical issues in communitybased research.
  • Experience in training, communication, and people management.
  • Experience in negotiating with community leaders.
Appointment to this post will be on the January 2018 Conditions of Service.

The remuneration package offered includes benefits.

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