Senior Scientist (E) (Cape Town) Duration: 1 year The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) is seeking to appoint a Senior Scientist in its Health Systems Research Unit (HSRU). This employee will be working across multiple projects within the HSRU Unit. This includes writing up findings from a study that has just completed data collection (HERStory 3 Study), co-ordination of the CDC PrEP Study and E-Health project. The employee will be responsible for overseeing data collectors in the field, assisting with data collection support, training of field staff and submission of project reports. Responsibilities: Write up study findings into papers Analyze quantitative study results Co-ordinate projects Manage field staff Assist in training of field staff where needed Assist in the logistical arrangements for data collection Set up, manage, and monitor quality control and quality assurance processes Developing or contributing to SOPs and ensuring compliance Ensure data is collected, organized and stored according to SAMRC ethical principles Produce reports on study progress Liaise with high-level stakeholders such as facility managers, research institutions etc. Core Requirements: Master’s degree in public health/ Epidemiology/ Biostatistics 3-5 years’ fieldwork experience in public health studies 1-2 years’ study monitoring experience Fluent in English and Afrikaans Experience with Survey to Go/ RedCap / Kobo toolbox/ Map enterprise. Advantageous: Experience with working with statistical software packages e.g. SPSS or R Experience with coordinating or managing a field team Experience with high level stakeholder engagement such as facility managers, research institutions etc. Experience with quality control data management Terms&Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date. A salary in the region of R591 632 per annum, cost-to-company will be negotiated in accordance with qualifications and experience. Closing date: 21 June 2024 PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R735A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION. This website is optimised for secure, standards compliant web browsers. In order to view and use this website, you should use a web browser other than Internet Explorer. Options include: The latest version of 'Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Opera and Safari' #J-18808-Ljbffr