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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