Current Vacancies at HSRC

Job Advert Summary    
The CCBR seeks to appoint suitably qualified persons as a Data Collector for a research study implemented in KwaZulu Natal. The successful candidate will collect data at primary health care clinics and from individuals who receive their health services at the selected clinics. This will require completion of survey instruments in the clinic, the identification, tracking and contact of clinic users, completion of survey instruments with the clinic users at their preferred venue or location. Data collection is planned for the following areas in KwaZulu Natal:

• Clinic 1: Caluza Clinic, Msunduzi  Local Municipality, Umgungundlovu District, KwaZulu-Natal
• Clinic 2: Northdale Clinic, Msunduzi Local Municipality, Umgungundlovu District, KwaZulu-Natal
• Clinic 3: Injabulo Clinic, Mkhambathini Local Municipality, Umgungundlovu District, KwaZulu-Natal
• Clinic 4: Prince Zulu CDC, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, eThekwini Metropolitan, KwaZulu-Natal
• Clinic 5: Ballito Clinic, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, iLembe District, KwaZulu-Natal
• Clinic 6: Scottburgh Clinic, Umdoni Local Municipality, Ugu District, KwaZulu-Natal
• The Data Collector will report to a designated team leader and work closely with the research study team and other site support staff to successfully implement this function. There are eighteen (18) positions offered on a 3-month short term contract.

Minimum Requirements    
Minimum requirements:

• 3-year tertiary qualification or Grade 12 with relevant work experience in a similar role
• Minimum 1-year research or data collection experience
• Minimum 1-year Experience collecting Dried Blood Spots (DBS)
• HIV testing and counselling certificate
• Minimum 1-year Experience of HIV testing and counselling
• Familiarity with the functioning of a smartphone and tablet
• Experience in either clinical, observational, intervention research
• Fluency in talking and reading isiZulu and English and writing in English
• Driver’s License
• Currently an active driver
• Able and willing to drive a variety of different sized vehicles.
• Willingness to work after hours and over weekends and in rural/urban communities
• Attention to detail
• Demonstrated computer literacy
• Good interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adhere to strict deadlines
• Relevant knowledge of HIV/AIDS

Preference will be given to applicants with:

• REDCap experience
• GCP certification
• Experience working in PHC/CHC clinics
• 3-year tertiary qualification in a relevant field
• Technologically savvy
• Recent Experience collecting Dried Blood Spots (DBS)
• Recent Experience performing HIV testing and counselling
• Clinical research and trial(s) experience
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to working as part of a multi-disciplinary research team
• The ability to work accurately, independently and in a team
• Good interpersonal, organisational, administrative and problem-solving skills

Duties & Responsibilities    
Key Responsibilities:

• Consenting participants
• Assisting the team leader and study coordinator in achieving all stipulated QA/QC targets
• Tracking and tracing selected patients for study activities
• Able to read patient clinic charts and perform data abstraction
• Conduct and capture surveys on REDCap
• Able to perform telephone calls to participants to collect, verify, update and capture, new or existing patient information
• Compile a list of all participants to be scheduled for appointments
• Report any problems to study coordinator/team leader the same day of identification
• Attend to QC reports/issues and follow up on & resolve missing data and conflicting data issues
• Participate in the development and refinement of the data collection process
• Performing a finger prick for the collection of Dried Blood Spots (DBS)
• Ensuring bio-hazardous waste is disposed of according to waste management guidelines
• Maintaining regular documentation and records of all daily activities
• Developing and maintaining good working relationships with local community stakeholders
• Updating logs
• Working with the community programmes and stakeholder relations unit to conduct community preparation and mobilisation activities
• Ensuring accurate record keeping of participant information
• Facilitating participant reimbursement to eligible participants
• Extracting information from clinic files

Closing Date    
2023/05/19

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Key Requirements:
The candidates are expected to have the following qualifications, skills, and competencies:

• A minimum of a Master’s qualification in Education, Sociology, Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies (or related discipline);
• A track record of extensive experience with qualitative and/or quantitative research methods.
• Knowledge and understanding of the employment, education, skills development, and training sector; sustainable livelihoods, gender, youth and disability studies.
• Evidence of extensive writing experience, preferably with writing exposure to scientific publications.
• Experience with undertaking literature reviews and evidence synthesis.
• Good writing skills for drafting briefing papers, reports, academic publications and for wider public dissemination of research findings.
• Willingness to undertake interviews and conduct roundtables and workshops.
• Experience with creative presentation of data using contemporary methods including infographics, for data dissemination to non-technical audiences (infographics, fact sheets etc).
• Proven experience with undertaking peer reviews.
• Experience with quantitative data analysis using STATA.
• Experience with qualitative data analysis using Atlas ti.
• Computer skills and proficiency in appropriate software for writing, referencing, and editing would be advantageous.
• Temperament to cope with a pressurised, deadline driven work environment.
• High personal motivation, self-management, and detail-orientation.
• Previous work experience with HSRC will be an added advantage.

Duties & Responsibilities    
The scope of work and expectations of the Freelance Sector Experts will include the following:

• Undertake research assignments as outlined in the scope of work including conducting high quality literature reviews, secondary data analysis; primary data collection and analysis, producing fact sheets and infographic summaries of evidence and peer reviewing of reports.
• Read and become familiar with the project report and any other relevant documents which are intended to be submitted as public records to the client.
• Participate in briefing sessions to understand the scope of work.
• Work in collaboration with the team to understand and frame the research questions/needs, and quickly develop a research plan to address research goals and hypotheses. Indicate the timelines and the deliverables.
• Provide a workplan outlining understanding of the scope of work, approach to be adopted and timelines for delivery of main and sub deliverables.
• Assist with data organization, analysis, and synthesis, as well as with developing research reports.

Closing Date    
2023/05/08

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Job Advert Summary    

• The HSRC seeks to make an appointment within the Supply Chain Management (SCM) Unit. SCM is a regulated function in terms of the PFMA. The Supply Chain Management team provides professional services to the HSRC. Its work processes and policies have been streamlined and simplified to deliver user oriented, value-adding services. The successful applicant will be appointed on a permanent basis. The successful incumbents will be based in the Pretoria Office.

Minimum Requirements    

• A three-year National Diploma or Degree in Public Management and Governance, Purchasing Management and Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• At least two years’ experience in supply chain management, demand, acquisitions and/or logistics management;
• Sound knowledge, experience, interpretation and application of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations on Public entities and other SCM relevant regulations.
• Computer literacy in MS Office;
• Strong computer skills
• English well spoken
• Good analytical, and negotiation skills
• Customer service orientated
• Good interpersonal, planning, organizing, written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of tender administration will be an added advantage

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Advertise bids on e-Tender Portal and applicable platforms.
• Provide Secretariat support to bid committees.
• Select potential suppliers on CSD on rotation basis.
• Administer Contract Management Register / Supplier Performance
• Obtain price quotations when required.
• Source goods and services required by the HSRC.
• Evaluate quotations and recommend suppliers in accordance with SCM policy and related Treasury prescripts.
• Follow up and ensure that orders are delivered to the correct unit on time.
• Assist in drafting SCM / procurement reports.
• Render administrative support to the Unit.
• Perform other ad hoc responsibilities within SCM.

Closing Date    
2023/05/12