Senior/principal Researcher

3 weeks ago

Parktown, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

**Additional information**:

- The Health Economics and Epidemiology Research Office (HE2RO) of the University of the Witwatersrand, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, is an internationally recognized health research organization that conducts research and analysis on issues of public health importance, including a strong focus on HIV, TB, and NCDs
- HE2RO seeks to build the evidence base to improve health policies and programs in South Africa and the region
- HE2RO collaborates on policy-relevant research with Boston University and other national and international organizations

**Main purpose of the job**:

- HE2RO seeks a dynamic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated quantitative senior researcher to be part of their health economics and epidemiology research and implementation science portfolio
- This portfolio focuses on the outcomes, costs, cost-effectiveness, and benefits of healthcare interventions, health systems improvement, and other priority public health challenges
- The successful applicant would be part of the Senior Management team at HE2RO and will serve as an analytic lead for the AMBIT project
- AMBIT’s objective is to generate information for decision-making regarding differentiated HIV service delivery
- The project involves analyses of large national data sets as well as electronic medical records, surveys, and sentinel site data sets and triangulation and linking of those data

**Location**:

- **The position is based at HE2RO’s head office in Johannesburg but may require travel within Sub-Saharan Africa and possibly globally**:

- **Overtime/weekend hours and working in rural areas and/or under-resourced circumstances will be required from time to time**:

- **This is a full-time position**

**Responsibilities and Duties**:

- Implement and supervise all data and analytic aspects of the project including:

- Contributing to writing research protocols and SOPs
- Developing and designing research tools
- Coordinating data acquisition (data collection, transfer, dataset linkages, pre-processing, quality assurance, etc.)
- Developing data analysis plans and sample size calculations, conducting advanced data analysis, and writing up results
- Writing analytic reports including data visualizations to contribute to presentations for stakeholders including networks and funders
- Supporting, managing and training and mentorship of junior analytic research staff and leading the projects’ analytic work
- Present scientific findings at research conferences, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and disseminate findings to other stakeholders such as research networks, universities/academic institutions, government departments, funders, the community, and media
- Supervise, manage, and train research staff and study teams
- Perform other tasks and contribute to organizational management as needed

**Requirements**:

- **Doctoral or Master’s Degree in Epidemiology, Health Economics, or a related quantitative field (such as Biostatistics) - Doctoral Degree preferred**:

- **Minimum 5 years’ research experience or comparable professional experience**:

- **Experience implementing independent projects including designing and implementing data analysis plans and managing study staff**:

- **Expertise with data analysis software and advanced statistical techniques (e.g. regression, survival analyses, factor analyses, cluster analyses, target trial emulation, etc.); experience with large observational datasets and public health EMR sources preferred**:

- **Knowledge of health systems and public health priorities in sub-Saharan Africa (ideally with in-depth knowledge of HIV treatment and prevention programs)**:

- **Demonstrated writing and communication skills, with a relevant and strong publications record**:

- **Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team**:
**TO APPLY**:

- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
- Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
- Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

**Please note**:

- **AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.**:

- **AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

  • Senior/principal Researcher

    2 weeks ago

    Parktown North, Gauteng, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    The Health Economics and Epidemiology Research Office (HE2RO) of the University of the Witwatersrand, is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated quantitative Senior Researcher to be part of their health economics research and implementation science portfolio This portfolio focuses on the costs, costeffectiveness, and benefits of healthcare...

  • Researcher/senior Researcher

    2 weeks ago

    Parktown, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    The Health Economics and Epidemiology Research Office (HE2RO) of the University of the Witwatersrand, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, is an internationally recognized health research organization that conducts research and analysis on issues of public health importance, including a strong focus on HIV, TB, and NCDs_ - HE2RO seeks to build the evidence...

  • Health Economics: Level 1 Researcher

    3 weeks ago

    Parktown, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    **More Info**: - We seek a dynamic, enthusiastic, and self-motivated quantitative mid-level researcher to be part of our health economics research and implementation science portfolio - This portfolio focuses on the costs, cost-effectiveness, and benefits of healthcare interventions, health financing and health systems, and other priority public health...

  • Researcher/senior Researcher

    2 weeks ago

    Parktown North, Gauteng, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    The Health Economics and Epidemiology Research Office (HE2RO) of the University of the Witwatersrand, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, is an internationally recognized health research organization that conducts research and analysis on issues of public health importance, including a strong focus on HIV, TB, and NCDs_ HE2RO seeks to build the evidence...

  • Research Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Parktown, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    **Additional information**: - The SAMRC/WITS Centre for Health Economics and Decision Science PRICELESS SA is a research unit within the University of the Witwatersrand School of Public Health, Johannesburg - It aims to enable smart decision-making in health through evidence-based research focusing on policy and public engagement - PRICELESS SA’s core...

  • Senior Researcher

    2 weeks ago

    Parktown North, Gauteng, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    Main purpose of the job: To lead Public Health research related to NCD preventionLocation:- The School of Public Health, Parktown, JohannesburgKey performance areas: Identify novel research methods and ideas Publish research in highimpact peerreviewed journals, reports and present findings to stakeholders, the PRICELESS team, and other groups including the...

  • Senior Research Fellow.2.01

    3 weeks ago

    Parktown, South Africa University of the Witwatersrand Full time

    -Key responsibilities include the following: - The incumbent will spend 85% of their time on research, 10% on providing administrative support and 5% on teaching. - Design, implement and conduct various qualitative projects, systematic/scoping reviews, network analyses, and mapping that aim to increase our understanding of the problematic ways inclusion has...

  • Study Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Parktown, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    **Main purpose of the job**: - To coordinate clinical research under the supervision of the Principal Investigator **Location**: - **Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital - Parktown, Johannesburg** **Key performance areas**: - Attending to haemophilia patients in the clinic and wards and may be required to work after hours to complete...

  • Researcher (Senior) Wits RHi

    2 weeks ago

    Parktown North, Gauteng, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    Main purpose of the job: To design and implement research projects, analyze the research data, and publish scientific articlesLocation:- 08 Blackwood Avenue, Parktown, JohannesburgKey performance areas: Support the development of research strategies and plans for the implementation science team Keep abreast of emerging research and development in the field...

  • Senior Researcher

    4 weeks ago

    Parktown, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    **Main purpose of the job**: - To lead Public Health research related to NCD prevention **Location**: - **The School of Public Health, Parktown, Johannesburg** **Key performance areas**: - Identify novel research methods and ideas - Publish research in high-impact peer-reviewed journals, reports and present findings to stakeholders, the PRICELESS team,...

  • Research Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Parktown, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    **Main purpose of the job**: - Assisting in the design and implementation of research projects including data collection, capturing, and analysis **Location**: - **Parktown - Johannesburg** **Key performance areas**: - Oversee study recruitment process - Conduct an informed consent process and data collection from participants - Address or refer queries...

  • Research Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Parktown North, Gauteng, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    Main purpose of the job: Assisting in the design and implementation of research projects including data collection, capturing, and analysisLocation:- Parktown JohannesburgKey performance areas: Oversee study recruitment process Conduct an informed consent process and data collection from participants Address or refer queries from participants to the Senior...

  • Technical Advisor

    7 days ago

    Parktown, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    **Main purpose of the job**: - To lead the technical and operations research strategy for HIV and gender-affirming health care for key populations (sex workers and transgender); quality assure clinical service delivery across nine primary health care centers nationally **Location**: - **Parktown, Johannesburg** **Key performance areas**: - Develop...

  • Technical Advisor

    3 weeks ago

    Parktown, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    **Main purpose of the job**: - To lead the technical and operations research strategy for HIV and gender-affirming health care for key populations (sex workers and transgender); quality assure clinical service delivery across nine primary health care centers nationally **Location**: - **Parktown, Johannesburg** **Key performance areas**: - Develop...

  • Programme Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Parktown, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    **Main purpose of the job**: - Assist the Principal Investigator (PI) in managing and coordinating the activities of the study and ensure project effectiveness **Location**: - **Wits School of Public Health, Parktown - Johannesburg** **Key performance areas**: - Coordinate and manage project activities under the guidance of the PI - Ensure overall...

  • Senior Financial Controller

    2 weeks ago

    Parktown North, Gauteng, South Africa Communicate Recruitment Full time

    A leading wood processing manufacturer is seeking a Senior Financial Controller to join their team. The business supports customers with branch locations on five continents.Job & Company Description:Job Experience & Skills Required: CA(SA) with 5 years post articles experience Develop financial strategies Handle regular budget consolidation Ensure compliance...

  • Senior Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    Parktown North, Gauteng, South Africa ClarkHouse Human Capital Full time

    Gauteng, Johannesburg NorthThis is an amazing opportunity for a Senior Counsel at a Global NGO. You will have the opportunity to make a difference whilst doing what you love.In this role, you will provide overall assistance to the contracts, grants, and corporate affairs in preparing and administering various grants contracts, letters, and associated...

  • Data Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Parktown, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    **Main purpose of the job**: - Coordinate the data processing and management of activities of research projects such as developing standard operating procedures, creating and managing databases, overseeing data capturing, conducting analysis (including visualization), and developing rigorous data quality controls **Location**: - **Parktown -...

  • Senior Legal Advisor

    4 weeks ago

    Parktown, South Africa Rand Mutual Assurance Full time

    Organisational structure showing the position with two positions above and two positions below. Provide legal support to the company with a focus on group legal work and legal work in the life insurance environment. **WHAT WILL YOU DO?** **Reporting** - Drafting of legal documents at the request of EXCO or business. - Provide ad hoc reports on regulatory...

  • Senior Health Economist

    4 weeks ago

    Parktown, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    **Main purpose of the job**: **Location**: - **The School of Public Health, Parktown, Johannesburg** **Key performance areas**: - Identify novel research methods and ideas - Publish research in high-impact peer-reviewed journals, and reports and present findings to stakeholders, the PRICELESS team and other groups - Manage research projects from inception...