Business Area: Public Health, Societies and Belonging - PHSB
Department: PHSB
Number of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: On-site
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Minimum Education Level: NQF 9 - Masters Degree or equivalent
Application Closing Date: 15-Jan-2025
Job Category: Education
Job Advert Summary
In delivering ‘Social Science that makes a difference,’ 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, Port Elizabeth, and Pretoria. Its public-purpose mandate is set out in the Human Sciences Research Council Act of 2008. The Public Health, Societies and Belonging (PHSB) division conducts transdisciplinary, intersectional, policy and programme-relevant research to improve health, well-being and promote a socially just and cohesive society.
PHSB is looking for a suitably qualified person to take on project management responsibilities for a community-based research project implemented in the Saldanha Bay Municipality, but based at the Cape Town office. The successful candidate will primarily manage a community-based public health-related research project and be required to travel to Saldanha Bay as per project requirements.
The Project Manager will report to the SRS and co-I of the study and work closely with our partner organisation. This position is offered on a 24-month contract .
Position: Project Manager x 1
Office Base: Cape Town
Reference: Ref: PM001
Minimum Requirements
- A Master's degree in the social and human sciences or related fields; OR relevant certification, qualification, or experience
- 1-2 years’ experience working on research projects involving human participants
- Experience in project coordination activities
- Experience supervising and managing a team
- Experience in collecting data, including in-depth interviews and focus group discussions
- Fluency in English and Afrikaans
- A valid and unendorsed driver’s license
- Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Preference
Preference will be given to candidates who have:
- Previous experience on research projects focused on pregnancy-related risks and/or substance use
- Good Participatory Practice training
Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversee the project, and plan and organise project activities aimed at achieving operational and scientific goals.
- Recruit, train, and supervise project staff, providing ongoing support and mentorship.
- Collect data and oversee data collection activities, ensuring quality and protocol compliance.
- Foster continuous learning by assessing study activities, processes, and systems.
- Ensure regular documentation and reporting on scientific, ethical, and financial aspects.
- Coordinate activities with partners and facilitate community entry for the study.
- Conduct quality assurance to ensure protocol fidelity and data integrity.
- Manage external service providers and ensure delivery of contracted services.
- Uphold ethical conduct requirements in the field and office.
- Support an active publication and dissemination strategy in collaboration with the scientific team.
- Carry out additional tasks as required for the project.
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