New Job Openings at HSRC

Minimum Requirements

• Applicants must be in possession of a relevant Honours degree and be registered or about to register for a Masters degree in public health with a recognised South African or other university;
• A sound grounding in research methods will be a strong recommendation;
• Requisite computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office,)
• Working experience with some of the following data software packages: STATA, Epi Info, SPSS, Nvivo, AtlasTI or other relevant statistical packages;
• Ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines.

 Duties & Responsibilities      

• In addition to being registered for a Masters degree, at a recognized South African university and currently working on their degrees, or eligible for registration at a recognized South African university, research interns are required to participate in all aspects of the research process as they work with other staff on different research projects.

Among other duties, they will participate in the following activities under supervision:

• Collection and analysis of data;
• Management or supervision of research projects
• Participation in the conceptualization and execution of research projects;
• Participation in the formulation of research questions and writing proposals;
• Assisting with the submission of research proposals for ethical review;
• Writing up of research results, research reports, and manuscripts for publication;
• Presenting results of projects in different forums (webinars, conferences, seminars, and other forums); 

Policy

• In delivering 'social science that makes a difference' in South Africa and the region, the Research Programmes of the Human Sciences Research Council initiate and undertake policy-oriented research projects and programmes from its offices in Cape Town, Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Pretoria. Its public-purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act No.17 of 2008.
• The HSRC aims to attract and retain high-calibre skills and human resources necessary to effectively execute both its mandate to conduct research and to support the strategic intent of the organisation.
• The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of South African Citizens who are black, female, or disabled towards achieving Equity goals.
• The HSRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• Application from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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Minimum Requirements

• A Master's degree in the social and human sciences or related fields; OR relevant certification, qualification, or experience
• 2-3 years’ experience managing research projects involving human participants  
• Experience managing multi-phase projects.
• Experience supervising and managing teams
• Experience in collecting data, including in-depth interviews and focus group discussions
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans
• Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Good interpersonal, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work accurately, independently and in a team.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and attention to detail.
• A valid and unendorsed driver’s license

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• Previous experience with projects on high-risk pregnancy and substance use
• Applicants may be required to take a practical skills assessment test as part of the interview process.

 Duties & Responsibilities

Key responsibilities:

• Planning, organising, and managing the project so that operational and scientific goals are achieved.
• Participating in regular project team calls with collaborators.
• Recruiting, training, and providing ongoing support, supervision, and mentorship to project staff
• Collecting data
• Fostering a culture of continuous learning through ongoing assessment of study activities, processes, and systems
• Monitoring individual and team performance as per the HSRC performance management and appraisal processes
• Assisting with the management of the budget and finances of assigned projects, ensuring appropriate use of funds for designated purposes
• Ensuring regular documentation and reporting on the scientific, ethical, and financial requirements of the study
• Working closely with the scientific team and study staff to support an active publication and dissemination strategy.
• Representing the project through various local, national, and international fora and networks
• Maintain documentation and records of all field activities and prepare field reports.
• Adhere to ethical conduct requirements in the field and office
• Coordination and planning of project activities with the project team to ensure the work is conducted smoothly, ethically, and completed to deadlines.
• Where necessary, work with the partner organisation to secure community entry and facilitate community preparation for study activities to be conducted.
• Ensure study data is correctly stored and uploaded using data technology provided.
• Conduct quality assurance steps to ensure protocol fidelity.
• Manage delivery of services from external service providers where applicable.
• Carrying out any other activities deemed necessary for the success of the project.

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Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Demonstrated computer literacy.
• Minimum 1 years’ experience in data entry, able to capture data efficiently and accurately.
• Minimum 1 years’ experience in the research environment identifying data collection errors and facilitating corrections according to good clinical practice guidelines.
• Able to understand and implement the data processing procedures for multiple projects as per the approved project protocol.
• Able to engage and work closely within the component, and with project personnel to ensure the highest standards of data quality and adherence to the study protocol.
• Willingness to work over weekends as and when required.
• Ability to speak both isiZulu and English.

Preference will be given to applicants with:

• 3-year tertiary qualification in a relevant field
• Commitment to working as part of a multi-disciplinary research team.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Ability to problem solve, and to be well organized.
• Ability to actively contribute to team performance and work independently

 Duties & Responsibilities

Key responsibilities:

• Primary point of contact for assigned projects, leading data processing and quality checking per the project protocol.
• Supervise issue and receipt of study documentation.
• Data transmission and data downloads from data collection and processing tools
• Ensuring timely data entry within agreed benchmarks for completion and data quality
• Filing and document management and archival for assigned projects.
• Identifying and flagging missing data for resolution
• Query resolution and reporting
• Quarterly data audits

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Minimum Requirements

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and Pharmacist’s assistant (post-basic) certificate of qualification from a provider of education and training approved by the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC)   
• Current registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as a Pharmacist Assistant Post Basic  
• Proof of registration with the SAPC as a Post Basic Pharmacy Assistant
• A valid driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING AND COMPETENCE REQUIRED

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational, planning, problem-solving and time management skills
• Knowledge of pharmacy processes, policies and protocols
• Advanced principles of stock management
• Ability to work under pressure without compromising the quality of work
• Good numeric skills, high level of accuracy
• Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision
• Computer literacy including proficiency in Rx Solutions and Dispensing
• Willingness to learn and undergo training.

Preference would be given too:

• Candidates with a minimum of 2 years experience as a registered post basic pharmacist assistant
• Previous clinical trial experience;
• GCP and Human Subjects Protections certification;
• Experience in a hospital or local authority setting in dispensing ART;
• Aseptic preparation of pharmaceutical injectable agents

 Duties & Responsibilities

• Comply with the scope of practice of a Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant.
• Prepare, compound, pack / prepack / repack, label all prescriptions
• Stock management – ordering, receipt, issue / distribution, control, maintaining stock levels, record-keeping and storage (including daily temperature checks) of pharmaceuticals and non-pharmaceuticals, expiry checks, stock rotation, stock-take, security, stock management and maintaining stock levels in various sections in the Pharmacy. 
• Unpacking / receipt of stock received from suppliers
• Pre-packing of pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical products
• Manufacture / compounding of sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical products,
• Collection and recording of statistics and information. Assist in the compilation of reports.
• Administrative functions associated with the receipt, supply / distribution of pharmaceuticals.
• Counselling clients on medicine use and health education, provision of basic primary health education.
• Ensure compliance with Good Pharmacy Practice and norms and standards, Waste Management, Occupational Health and Safety compliance, Infection Prevention and Control.
• Ensure Continued Professional Development and attendance of In-Service training, read, sign and comply / adhere to the policies and procedures / SOP’s.
• Perform all duties in accordance with regulations, professional standards and according to scheduled duties.
• Willing to work overtime, including weekends.
• Maintain good housekeeping (Hygiene and Cleanliness) in the Pharmacy environment
• Assist the pharmacist with required audits – prescription audits, counseling audits, medicine usage, IPC and antibiotic audits.

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Minimum Requirements

• Post-graduate Diploma in Psychology (equivalent to Honours level) or Bachelor of Psychology qualification or Bachelor of Social Work
• Registration with the HPSCA as a Counsellor or Social Worker
• Strong qualitative analytic skills.
• Experience with multi-phase projects
• Fluency in English and isiZulu
• Ability to use Microsoft Word
• Good interpersonal, organisational and problem solving skills
• Ability to work accurately, independently and in a team
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and attention to detail

 Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• Preference will be given to candidates with a Masters Degree in Clinical, Counselling Research Psychology or Social Work or demonstrable progress towards completion of their Masters
• Previous experience with in-depth interviews or facilitating focus groups
• Previous experience with counselling or psychological support case management
• Previous research experience with children or other vulnerable groups
• Experience with qualitative data coding using Atlas TI or NVivo
• Demonstrable experience in transcription and translation from Zulu to English
• A valid and unendorsed driver’s license
• Experience of working in rural communities
• Willingness to work after hours and over weekends

 Duties & Responsibilities

Key responsibilities:

• Working with the qualitative manager to ensure that data collection activities are conducted smoothly, ethically, and completed to deadlines
• Recruiting adult research participants and key stakeholder informants (for example community health workers or clinic staff)
• Scheduling and undertaking key informant and stakeholder in-depth interviews
• Collecting interview notes and facilitating audio recording of the interview.
• Recruiting participants and conducting focus group discussions with adults, adolescents and children
• Participating actively in team review meetings and feedback discussions
• Debriefing internal staff and/or participants in the event of psychological distress arising from the data collection process
• Initiating referrals to mental health/psychological support services for participants as and when the need arises
• Initiating referrals to the Employee Wellness Programme for staff needing ongoing mental health/psychological support
• Monitoring referred cases and providing the necessary support for both staff and participants to access continuing mental health/psychological support
• Keeping an up-to-date log or report of all referred cases
• Completing some transcription and translation of interviews from Zulu into English
• Ensuring qualitative data is correctly stored and uploaded using data technology provided
• Assisting with data collection activities, following up on research participants and contact visits
• Maintaining documentation and records of all field activities, and prepare field reports
• Adhering to ethical conduct requirements at all times in the field and office
• Carrying out any other activities deemed necessary for the success of the project