Senior Research Leader

1 month ago

Parktown North, Gauteng, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time
Senior Researcher Job Description

Main Purpose of the Job

The Senior Researcher will design and implement research projects, analyze quantitative research data, and publish scientific articles. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in research methodology and data analysis.

Key Performance Areas

  • Support the development of research strategies and plans for the implementation science team.
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging research and development in the field to maintain expertise in the technical area.
  • Develop study protocols in line with strategic and donor requirements.
  • Obtain ethical approval from relevant regulatory bodies.
  • Develop and implement study SOPs.
  • Develop and design research tools.
  • Oversee project fieldwork and data collection.
  • Oversee the project's data management, including development of databases as applicable.
  • Monitor the progress of research projects according to goals and timelines.
  • Write progress reports to stakeholders, including networks and funders.
  • Stay up-to-date with relevant research findings and collaborate closely with other investigators on related studies.
  • Lead the project's quantitative data analysis and write-up.
  • Oversee the development and implementation of the project's data analysis plan.
  • Lead the project's interim analyses and prepare these for presentation.
  • Contribute to the write-up of project reports and publications.
  • Review protocols and papers from other researchers within and beyond the implementation science team.
  • Publish scientific manuscripts.
  • Compile conference presentations.
  • Disseminate research findings internally and to universities and other stakeholders, such as the community and media.
  • Identify relevant funding opportunities.
  • Write research and funding proposals.
  • Support the development of funding proposals across the IS unit, with a focus on quantitative study design and data collection methodologies.
  • Contribute towards policy development.
  • Contribute towards the development of knowledge within the team by identifying relevant training needs and topics.
  • Coach and train team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organization.
  • Develop relevant training material and presentations.
  • Conduct ad hoc research training interventions.
  • Participate and actively contribute to research forums.
  • Supervise postgraduate students where appropriate (1/year).
  • Attend to all staffing requirements and administration.
  • Supervise and manage the duties of subordinates to ensure optimal staff utilization and maintenance of sound labor relations.
  • Perform and facilitate performance development and assessments.
  • Identify substandard performance by team members and take necessary corrective action.
  • Coach and train subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organization.
  • Promote harmony, teamwork, and sharing of information.
  • Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management.
  • Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained.
  • Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback.
  • Take ownership for driving own career development in attending training and development sessions and relevant forums/meetings.
  • Maintain and update knowledge of developments in the field and expertise.

Required Minimum Education and Training

The ideal candidate should have a PhD in an appropriate discipline.

Required Minimum Work Experience

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5-8 years of research experience, including management of research programs with a research record of ongoing output evidenced by at least eight published refereed papers.

Desirable Additional Education, Work Experience, and Personal Abilities

The ideal candidate should have experience in public health, HIV prevention, and/or related research, certification in good clinical practice, experience working in a low- or middle-income country, experience in implementing independent projects, and experience in managing donor-funded projects.

The ideal candidate should also be able to work under pressure, adhere to deadlines, be self-motivated, and able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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