Research Assistant

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa South African Medical Research Council (MRC) Full time

**RESEARCH ASSISTANT**

**(One full time position, one-year contract)**

**Responsibilities**:

- Input into protocol development as needed
- Assistance with training of vocational training staff members
- Data collection and data entry tasks
- Assisting project coordinator with administrative tasks as needed
- Data quality assurance
- Screening, recruitment and enrolment of participants
- Tracking, transporting and retaining participants in the study for all study appointments

GCP training and adhering to ethical guidelines

**Core Requirements**:

- Matric with one to two-year accredited course in social sciences/public health field
- Three years experience as a fieldworker with adolescents/young people
- Speak fluent English AND Afrikaans

**Advantageous**:

- Diploma/certificate advantageous
- Previous experience with interventions for substance use with adolescents/young people
- Have a valid South African driver’s license with current driving experience
- Be comfortable working with young people who use substances
- Familiarity with communities in Cape Town area (particularly in Capricorn Park, Vrygrond and surrounding area)

A salary in the region of R 275 143 per annum, cost-to-company, will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications and will be at the level of Research Technologist (seasoned).

**Closing date: 18 March 2024**

PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R696A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.

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