Research Assistant

8 months ago


Stellenbosch, South Africa Stellenbosch University Full time

Duties/Pligte
- Performing all study activities according to the agreed protocols, SOPs and timeframes;
- Recruiting, consenting and enrolling study participants;
- Taking on tasks associated with oversight for protocol field implementation;
- Collecting quantitative (survey) data electronically (using tablets) and through headcounts;
- Collecting qualitative data through focus groups and in-depth interviews (using an audio recorder and field notes);
- Implementing discreet data analyses with the support of socio-behavioural science researchers;
- Co/Authoring academic manuscripts with the support of socio-behavioural science researchers;
- Liaising with the study coordinator on a regular basis;
- Maintaining high research standards, including data safety, integrity, and anonymity;
- Attending all necessary project trainings, meetings, and calls;
- Representing the interests of the research in community forums with integrity and transparency.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes
- Postgraduate degree in a social science (e.g., psychology, sociology, or public health);
- Experience in the research environment or in health care facilities;
- Experience in study recruitment and informed consent;
- Experience collecting quantitative and qualitative data;
- The ability to foster a collaborative relationship with health staff and research participants;
- The ability to speak, read and write English **and** Afrikaans **or** isiXhosa fluently;
- The ability to translate idiomatically from isiXhosa/Afrikaans to English without sacrificing nuance;
- Excellent written communication skills;
- Sound interpersonal skills and the ability to work within an interdisciplinary and diverse team;
- A goal-oriented disposition and the skills to solve problems independently and effectively;
- Excellent computer literacy with sound knowledge of the Microsoft package of programmes, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling
- A master's degree will be advantageous;
- Experience with conducting research in in TB and/or operational health systems will be advantageous;
- Good Clinical Practice certification will be advantageous;
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice or Human Subjects Protection;
- A firm, demonstrable grounding in a range of research methodologies;


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