Research Assistant (2 years fixed term contract)

Main purpose of the job
To provide research and other support to the PRICELESS SA team for a program on cost effectiveness and related evidence-based approaches in setting priorities in SA. The work will build on the already established base of exciting and innovative economic evaluation that is immediately relevant to health priorities in South Africa.

Location
School of Public Health – University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg

Key performance areas
To provide research and other support to the Priceless-SA team.
Collect and analyse data.
Write up research results, research reports and manuscripts for publication.
Conduct literature searches and to synthesize information.
Assist with grant writing
Assist with drafting of letters, meeting agendas and preparation of presentations.

Required minimum education and training
Master’s Degree in Social Sciences or Public Health/Epidemiology, Engineering, Statistics or Actuarial Sciences.

Required minimum work experience
Minimum 2 years work experience

Additional education, work experience and personal abilities
Excellent writing skills and computer skills: MS Office (Excel).
Enthusiasm for working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Mature individual who can work independently as well as a strong team player.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, tact and professionalism at all times.
Demonstrated resourcefulness and intellectual creativity
Strong communication skills.
Ability to prepare grant proposals would be an advantage

The closing date for all applications is: Open until filled.

The 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 unsuccessful. In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.