Latest Openings at The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)

Responsibilities:

• Input into protocol development as needed
• Assistance with training of vocational training staff members
• Data collection and data entry tasks
• Assisting project coordinator with administrative tasks as needed
• Data quality assurance
• Screening, recruitment and enrolment of participants
• Tracking, transporting and retaining participants in the study for all study appointments
• GCP training and adhering to ethical guidelines

Core Requirements:

• Matric with one to two-year accredited course in social sciences/public health field
• Three years experience as a fieldworker with adolescents/young people
• Speak fluent English AND Afrikaans

Advantageous:

• Diploma/certificate advantageous
• Previous experience with interventions for substance use with adolescents/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)

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Job Description

As an Associate HR Business Partner, you will work closely with the HR Business Partner and Operations Manager to support the implementation of HR strategies, policies, and procedures across various departments within SAMRC. You will play a crucial role in fostering a positive work environment, supporting employee development, and ensuring compliance with relevant labour laws and regulations. The job holder, as an HR generalist, will advise and assist with all the HR practices and systems.

The incumbent reports to the HRBP with support from HR Specialists and understands the key business/unit drivers and be proactive about the role in delivering in these areas.

Responsibilities:

• Support the HR Business Partner in driving the implementation of HR strategies and policies within allocated business units/divisions, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Provide comprehensive support throughout the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and off boarding.
• Expedite scheduling Performance Appraisals, Contracting and Mid-year reviews, including tracking and submission to HR
• Provide HR guidance and support to assigned departments or units within SAMRC.
• Support HR projects and initiatives as assigned by the HR Business Partner or HR management.

Core Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 2 – 3 years’ experience in Human Resources as a Generalist, including demonstrable experience with HR metrics and understanding of HR functions and best practices.
• At least 2 years’ experience in HR Administration and operations.

Advantageous

• 2+ years of experience in human resources or a related field, preferably in a healthcare or research organization

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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

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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)