Research Assistant

2 weeks ago


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

**MENTAL HEALTH, ALCOHOL, SUBSTANCE USE AND TOBACCO RESEARCH UNIT**

**(CAPE TOWN OFFICE)**

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.

**RESEARCH ASSISTANT**

**(Full-time position, One-year Contract)**

**Anticipated start date for appointment is the 1st of January 2025**

**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

**Advantageous**
- Diploma/certificate advantageous
- Previous experience with interventions for substance use with adolescents/young people

A salary in the region of **R 293 027** per annum, cost-to-company, will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications

**Closing date: 22 November 2024**

**PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R807A) 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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