Epidemiologist (Gauteng) at Right to Care

Description

Research design, analysis and implementation.

• Oversee the development and maintenances of project and study data bases
• To coordinate and perform statistical analysis of the implementation research  programs
• To advise and consult on statistical methods for research projects
• To help with protocol development, including sample size calculations and appropriate design 
• To help develop and design research tools as well as monitor the progress of research projects within Right to Care
• To assist with grant application, including development and writing of statistical analysis plans or evaluation methods sections as required
• To assist with the supervision of postgraduate students in statistical analysis to support research outputs including Masters and PhD students for University of Witwatersrand and other tertiary institutions.
• Oversee data analysis and write up results
• Liaison with the Health Economics and Epidemiology Research Office regarding costing program implementation, and epidemiology projects

Developing research strategies.

• To assist the senior research head and RTC program managers to develop research projects
• To keep informed of current research and methods so that can assist with identification of new research projects

Research dissemination.

• To help with the writing of scientific publications, including background and methods sections of manuscripts for peer reviewed journals
• To - write abstracts and be capable of presenting posters or oral presentations at appropriate conferences
• To help interpret and disseminate research findings internally and to universities
• To help interpret and disseminate research to policy makers and implementers such as Department of Health, communities and media

Other.

• Maintain professional appearance, attitude, and office
• Adhere to office hours, maintain record of hours worked out of office at clinics, facilities, etc
• Submit leave forms as required
• Communicate with the unit and supervisors as to all of the above
• Willingly share in other responsibilities as assigned
• Research department functioning as a professional team.

Required Minimum Education/experience

• Master of Science
• Statistics or Epidemiology
• Knowledge of SAS or Strata 
• Working knowledge of HIV and co-morbidities
• At least 2 years experience project
• and data base management  
• Able to work and think independentle
•  Able to maintain patient and work confidentiality
•  Good organizational and communication skills