Senior Research Technologist : Research Coordinator - (R705A) at The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)

Job Description

The purpose of this job is to assist and work with the study team on a new project focusing on E-health technology. The aim of this study is to develop an integrated e-health intervention package for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) for women and girls living in rural communities in South Africa. The study will be conducted in rural communities of KwaZulu Natal.

Responsibilities:

To coordinate and manage the logistics of the study implementation which includes:

• Assist in training of the field team.
• Assist in the logistical arrangements for data collection and mapping exercise.
• Set up, manage, and coordinate stakeholder engagement.
• Set up, manage, and monitor quality control and quality assurance processes.
• Ensure data is collected, organized and stored according to SAMRC ethical principles.
• Produce reports on study progress for project manager and team.
• Assist with writing up the research outputs.
• Ensure that transport for the data collection team to the field is ready prior going to field
• Ensure that all data collection tools (forms, equipment, etc. are prepared prior heading to filed) making sure all documents required are in field team’s possession.
• Accurately documenting all research related information (consent forms, participant reimbursement, etc.) in order to facilitate ease of retrieval and reporting
• Management of assets and coordination of meetings or project logistics, filing of documents as per operating procedures
• Implement quality control checks and verify questionnaire and data management.
• Set up, manage, and monitor quality control and quality assurance processes.
• Provide training and on-going support of colleagues and data collectors on research procedures.

Core Requirements:

• 3-year degree in public health or related field or similar qualification or higher
• At least 2-3 years’ research experience in public health studies
• Experience with enrolling participants into studies, obtaining consent/assent, quantitative surveys.
• Experience with writing research reports
• Experience with translations of study material
• Proficient in MS (word, excel, outlook, PowerPoint)
• Code 08 Manual Driver’s license
• Effective organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Knowledgeable about SRH issues of young women in particular
• Experience in collecting data using Survey to Go / REDCap
• Self-motivated and the ability to work independently; manage multiple tasks and a small team effectively.
• Fluency in speaking and writing in English and isiZulu.

Advantageous:

• Ability to multitask and work under pressure
• Solve challenges as they arise during field work