
Website South African Medical Research Council - MRC
Job Description:
The South African Medical Research Council, Gender and Health Research Unit (GHRU) requires suitably qualified and experienced Research Technologist: Social Science Research Assistants to collect and manage qualitative and quantitative data within various research projects at GHRU.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist with literature reviews using systematic literature review techniques
- Collect data and enter data from social science research in GHRU projects
- Assist with translations of research related documents
- Complete quality control and quality assurance activities of the data and study related documentation
- Support recruitment of participants process
- Administer informed consent with participants
- Conduct transcriptions and translations of audio-recorded interviews from IsiZulu to English within specified study timelines
- Collect data using qualitative methods such as in-depth interviews, observations and focus group discussions
- Conduct and facilitate workshops with participants
- Assist with planning/coordinating meetings, conducting workshops and trainings for research projects (catering, booking of venues, etc.)
- Assist with the preparation activities for data analysis and collaborate under supervision in the data analysis
- Support the preparation of presentations, manuscripts and research-related reports
Job Requirements:
- 1–2-year qualification or accredited certificate in social sciences, psychology or similar health discipline qualification or higher
- Interest and knowledge related to either violence against women and/or HIV prevention
- Fluent in both English and IsiZulu
- Transcriptions and translation within industry standards
- Ability to travel for periods of time (2-3 weeks)
- 1 years’ experience using qualitative methods for data collection
- Excellent computer skills in MS Office packages
- Experience using qualitative data analysis software (NVIVO)
- 1-2 years’ experience in research, social sciences or related environment
- Valid unendorsed code 8 Drivers license
Job Details:
Company: South African Medical Research Council – MRC
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Job Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, SA
Application Deadline: N/A
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