Research Associate

2 weeks ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Africa Health Research Institute Full time

The Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) is seeking for a highly motivated Implementation Scientist for the REFINE Study (Improving outcomes of infants, children, and adolescents with HIV).

The aim of the study is to understand the factors that influence uptake, retention and adherence to antiretroviral treatment in CLHIV in South Africa.

Additionally, the study aims to develop a peer-support behavioral intervention to support the care of CLHIV in South Africa, and to evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of micro-array patches for drug delivery to CLHIV in South Africa.

This study will develop a peer-support behavioral intervention to support the care of CLHIV, their caregivers and health care workers premised on the socio-economic model.


Overview of Duties

  • Develop a project plan in collaboration with the Peer Navigators, Social Scientists, the AHRI Principal Investigators and any other social science leads using the principles of Implementation Science.
  • Initiate, lead and manage interdisciplinary projects and initiatives for implementation research to generate the evidence needed to inform policies and guidelines for implementing or scaling up innovations for transition readiness for young children infected with HIV, and who are currently on ART.
  • Incorporate innovative approaches to scientific investigations by adapting and/or developing original concepts and ideas for new, existing and to further implementation science research.
  • Contribute to and deliver projects conducted by the Health Implementation Science Team promoting the uptake of evidencebased solutions into routine care practice.

Minimum Qualifications

  • A PhD or MBChB in a relevant field such as health services research, medical/clinical sciences (medical doctor/clinician) public health, implementation science, or equivalent.
  • A valid driver's license with a minimum of two years driving experience.
  • Valid HPCSA registration.

Minimum Experience

  • A minimum of 5years' post community service experience (grade 2 medical officer).
  • Experience in specialized Pediatrics and the clinical management of PLHIV and CLHIV.
  • Familiar with methods to optimize data collection and use of patient, staff and clinician feedback to improve health [e.g., strategies for addressing patient/organization/systemlevel challenges to collecting data or feedback and/or use of informatics to support interventions and processes.
  • Familiar with patient engagement methods to advise and improve treatment planning including joint decision making.
  • Indepth knowledge of quantitative and qualitative scientific methods including design of data collection instruments and data analysis, using the selected IS theory, model or framework to serve as the key component in driving improvements in care.
  • Knowledge of information systems (e.g., CDS, EMRs, PHRs/patientportals, RPM, and/or other health technologies) and methods of patientreported outcome implementation, adoption and integration to improve healthcare.
  • Familiar with methods to optimize data collection and use of patient, staff and clinician feedback to improve health [e.g., strategies for addressing patient/organization/systemlevel challenges to collecting data or feedback and/or use of informatics to support interventions and processes.
  • Proven industry/research experience supporting health and research programs with experience in implementation science research.
  • At least 5 years' experience as an HPCSA registered independent practitioner.

Advantageous

  • Experience in clinical trials.
**Application Closing Date: 15 March 2024
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