Research Assistant (1 year contract)

Organization Name SA MRC / Wits Centre for Health Economics and Decision Science - PRICELESS SA

Department Description

PRICELESS SA is a health research unit within the School of Public Health, University of Witwatersrand, that engages in various field work studies in communities and public health work. The Wits School of Public Health (Wits SPH) is one of the largest Schools of Public Health in South Africa, with an international reputation for its teaching programmes, conducting high quality and relevant research, community outreach and policy engagement activities.

Brief Description

RESEARCH ASSISTANT (1 Year Contract)

To assist the public health team with research duties by managing data collection and analysis, ensuring adherence to research protocols, and contributing to effective communication and reporting. This role requires the ability to work alone as well as with a team. It’s important to build strong professional relationships with staff and students to meet research goals effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health or related field

Experience

Responsibilities

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Only applications via the website will be considered for shortlisting.

An interview will form part of the selection process.

NB : The University will seek confidential referee reports for all shortlisted candidates. At least one referee must be the candidate’s current or most recent immediate supervisor or line manager. No appointment will be made without the receipt and satisfactory consideration of the required referee reports.

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The University is committed to employment equity. Preference will be given to appointable applicants from the designated South African groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment, to re-advertise, and to verify all information provided by candidates. Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates.

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates. Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.

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