Job Summary

Main purpose of the job: To coordinate research projects by planning, liaising, overseeing and reporting on research projects Location: Wits School of Public Health, 27 St. Andrews Road, Parktown, Johannesburg Key performance areas: Plan the research process and timelines Coordinate meetings and steercoms of the research team Compile reports for steering committee meetings and funders Coordinate/manage other strategic projects as required Other tasks as required by the line manager Assist with data collection Assist with data analysis Assist in setting up meetings Prepare PowerPoint presentations Assist in writing for popular press Assist in writing academic articles Maintain a record-keeping system that is logical, methodical and easy to access Report on progress to the steering committee and director Assist in identifying content for web page Upload newly published papers and reports to web page Required minimum education and training: Honours Degree in Public Health or allied discipline Required minimum work experience: 3 years experience in a research environment, public health or similar field Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities: Knowledge of commercial determinants of health would be advantageous Experience working on multi-country projects Strong interpersonal skills, a high level of diplomacy and emotional intelligence Personal integrity and a high level of professionalism Able to exercise discretion, high levels of initiative and independent decision-making Excellent MS Office skills Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and managers Strong organisational skills 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: 12 May 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