Senior Research Technologist - R697A at The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)

Responsibilities:

• Input into protocol development as needed and drafting SOPs
• Assistance with training of vocational training staff members and field staff
• Data collection and data entry tasks
• Responsible for administrative tasks as needed
• Data quality and assurance
• Screening, recruitment, and enrolment of participants
• Writing of reports and data management tasks

Core Requirements:

• Three-year Bachelor’s Degree
• 2 (Two) years’ experience as a fieldworker
• Speak fluent English AND Afrikaans

Advantageous:

• Social sciences or public health preferred
• Previous research experience working with substance use, HIV and young people
• Have a valid South African driver’s license with current driving experience
• Be comfortable working with young people who use substances
• Familiarity with communities in Cape Town area (particularly in Capricorn Park, Vrygrond and surrounding area)