Research Internship: Community Engagement (TB00333) at North West University

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Research and Project management

• Planning, management, coordination and reporting of research programmes, including learning about project management and use of suitable software.

Understanding project terms of reference (ToR) and the writing of the research proposal, including ethics and budget

• Liaison with clients and understanding the deliverables of the project: Compiling a research proposal that meets the technical and ethical specifications required of the TOR. Compiling a budget with timeline and deliverables.

Literature review

• Desktop review of relevant literature.

Data gathering (adapt and develop data gathering tools, undertake pilot study and field work).

• Methods use to undertake study, including sampling strategy adopt and design survey questions, develop interview protocols, focus group discussion questions, etc. Testing tools, data collection strategy and conducting interviews, facilitate focus group discussions, surveys. 

Data analysis and interpretation of results

• Data preparation and coding (use software to capture qualitative and quantitative data). Data analysis.

Dissemination of results

• Compiling reports, presentation of results and findings.
• Submission of papers for publications or presentation of paper at a conference.

 Implementation, M&E and marketing of interventions

• Implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of existing and emerging interventions (such as LIFEPLAN).
• Assistance in marketing of intervention programmes.

Minimum requirements

• An honours degree in health sciences, social and development studies, or related fields.
• Proof of registration for a master’s degree in health sciences, social and development studies, or related fields.
• A valid driver’s license.

ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:

• A minimum of one (1) year experience in project management.
• A minimum of one (1) year exposure to research and intervention activities, preferably in the field community engagement.