Epidemiologist (Implementation Science – 24 Months FTC - Wits VIDA)

Epidemiologist (Implementation Science – 24 Months FTC - Wits VIDA) - Soweto Job Summary Location: Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Nurses Home – Soweto, Johannesburg Key performance areas: Data of Action Activities Support CHAMPS sites to achieve the following goals: Systematically document CHAMPS data-to-action activities (utilization of CHAMPS data to drive changes in policy planning and practice) Document the impact of data-to-action activities in collaboration with the ministries of health national public health institutes and relevant stakeholders Develop case studies, case examples and policy briefs Strengthening collaboration with local partners and stakeholders for health systems strengthening and programmatic implementation Maintain a comprehensive up-to-date activity tracker for all sites Provide project management for NPHI/MoH data-to-action projects Provide project management for data-to-action projects Effectively communicate with CHAMPS sites CHAMPS Data Dissemination Maintain a database of key stakeholders, key stakeholder meetings and dissemination forums including conferences and workshops, in collaboration with the senior health scientist Coordinate the planning and tracking of scientific symposia/conferences and abstract submissions to prioritized conferences from the CHAMPS network Impact and Engagement Cross- Functional Activities Plan agenda items and help to coordinate monthly team meetings, document and ensures follow-up on actions Provide monthly reports to Senior Director on IE activities Assists with cross-team communication and coordination with representatives of teams across the Program Office Effective Self-Management and Performance Ownership Take ownership and accountability for tasks and productivity and demonstrate effective self-management Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback Take ownership for driving own career development in attending training and development sessions and relevant forums/meetings Required minimum education and training: Masters in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics or other related Public Health disciplines PhD is an added advantage Required minimum work experience: At least 5 years’ experience in public health research and program delivery, preferably at national and international level Experience with data analysis and interpretation and translation of public health data to inform maternal and child health policy, planning and practice Professional body registration: As applicable Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities: Track record of successful peer-reviewed publications 3-5 years’ experience in managing and coordinating large projects In-depth knowledge of and experience with project management processes and tools Superior organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills and exceptional attention to detail Experience in stakeholder engagement and communication Strong oral, writing and interpersonal skills Ability to work efficiently in a team and independently Practical strategic mindset and skills Demands of the job: National and International travel TO APPLY: Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV. Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market. Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position. Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates. Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful. Closing date: 03 March 2025 Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date. Please note: WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto. AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium. AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.