Job Openings at Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI)

Overview of duties

• Provider end user technology support to Sesikhona participants.
• Monitor if study devices are uploading data continually.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve study devices that are not uploading study data.
• Call or visit participants whose devices are not reporting to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Carry out stress testing, performance and functional testing of the study app.
• Provide feedback to software development project and Sesikhona project teams.

Requirements

1. Degree in Information Technology or related field

2. Valid South African drivers's licence

3. Experience in research environment

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Overview of Duties

• Develop a longitudinal plan for projects and key milestones to be achieved within the contract period of the grants.
• Coordinate communication, including regular scientific meetings, with co-Investigators and stake holders.
• Prepare scientific outputs including conference presentations and scientific papers for peer reviewed journals.
• Prepare reports on the various projects for investigators and funders.
• Responsible for monitoring and approving budgeted programme expenditures.
• Engaging with key stakeholders and establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD qualification in Biological Sciences or related field.
• Evidence of high quality published or accepted scientific outputs as Lead or Senior author.

Minimum Experience

• 5 years’ experience in a research environment.
• 3 years’ experience in a management or coordination role.
• Experience and good understanding of quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods research.
• Experience of preparing and managing budgets.
• Evidence of being able to prepare scientific outputs including publications in peer reviewed journals.