UKZN Vacancies

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RESEARCHER (1-YEAR CONTRACT)

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of
Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be
given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment
Equity Plan.

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
RESEARCHER (1-YEAR CONTRACT)
CENTRE FOR RURAL HEALTH
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND PUBLIC HEALTH
REFERENCE: ASENZE CRH 10

ASENZE PROJECT
Asenze is a Research Project based at the Centre for Rural Health within the School
of Nursing and Public Health at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. This study is
conducted in collaboration with the University of Columbia and is funded by the
National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH).

The Asenze study is in its 5th wave (a 3-year grant) with a current focus on the
transition of the adolescent cohort into young adulthood. The study aims to
investigate the ongoing impact of changes in the social determinants of health
(SDOH) on the mental health of the adolescent/young adult cohort and their
primary caregivers.

The project is looking to employ a researcher who will work to support the
implementation of the grant and conduct data preparation, analysis, and write-up
for publication. This includes both leading and supporting journal article submissions.
The candidate must have strong quantitative skills, and be able to work
independently. Prior experience analyzing longitudinal data will be an advantage.
The study is based in the Valley of 1000 Hills. Applications will be accepted from
candidates across South Africa (remote work); however, preference will be given to
candidates based in Durban.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Masters degree, with a background in Public Health/ Health Promotion/
  Psychology/Epidemiology/ Economics/ Sociology or similar.
• At least 5 years relevant research experience in Public Health or similar in
  South Africa.
• Quantitative data analysis.
• Publication history of at least 4 journal articles, one of which must be a firstauthored.

Essential Requirement

• Experience analyzing longitudinal data.

The project does not cover any relocation costs. This post reports to the Project
Director. Inquiries regarding this post may be directed to the Project Director Ms
Furzana Timol at: timolf@ukzn.ac.za

The closing date for receipt of applications is 15 January 2025. The University,
however, reserves the right in special circumstances to accept late applications or
extend the above date in order to facilitate further searches.

Please submit the following as part of your application:

1. UKZN support staff application form, available on the Vacancies website at
   http://vacancies.ukzn.ac.za/Home.aspx
2. Your curriculum vitae
3. All qualification certificates and academic transcripts

Completed application forms must be accompanied by a curriculum vitae
formatted to include each minimum requirement as stated in the advertisement,
together with supporting documents where applicable, and a covering letter and
must be sent to E-mail address: crh@ukzn.ac.za . Please quote ASENZE CRH 10 as a
reference in your subject line.

INTERVIEWER X 2 (1 Year CONTRACT)

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
INTERVIEWER X 2 (1 Year CONTRACT)
CENTRE FOR RURAL HEALTH
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND PUBLIC HEALTH
REFERENCE: ASENZE CRH11

Asenze is a Research Project based at the Centre for Rural Health within the School of
Nursing and Public Health at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. This study is conducted in
collaboration with the University of Columbia and is funded by the National Institutes of
Mental Health (NIMH).

The Asenze study is in its 5th wave (3-year grant) with a current focus on the transition of the
adolescent cohort into young adulthood. The study aims to investigate the ongoing
impact of changes in the social determinants of health (SDOH) on the mental health of
the adolescent/young adult cohort and their primary caregivers.

The project is looking to employ 2 interviewers who will work as part of a multi-disciplinary
team to trace, consent, and interview participants (telephonically and in-person), provide
referrals to services where required and conduct other data collection-related activities.
This appointment is a hybrid position between the site office, based in Bothas Hill, KZN, UKZN
Howard College, and work-from-home as determined by the needs of the project. The
incumbent will need to travel between these sites as required by the project. The project
work week runs from Tuesday to Saturday.

Minimum Requirements:

• Senior certificate
• 3 years of relevant experience in working within a research environment.
• Experience conducting psycho-social assessments/interviews with young
  people/adolescents and their families,
• Experiences in conducting door-to-door data collection activities
• Experience in using electronic data collection software such as RedCap,
  OpenClinica, Mobenzi, or similar
• Fluency in Zulu and English

Essential Requirement

• Experience working within the Valley of 1000 hills region.

The project does not cover any relocation costs. This post reports to the Fieldwork
Coordinator. Enquiries regarding this post as well as the request for the job profile may be
directed to Ms F Timol at timolf@ukzn.ac.za

The closing date for receipt of applications is 15 January 2025. The University, however,
reserves the right in special circumstances to accept late applications or extend the
above date in order to facilitate further searches.

Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form which is available on
the Vacancies website at: www.ukzn.ac.za

Completed application forms must be accompanied by a curriculum vitae formatted to
include each minimum requirement as stated in the advertisement, together with
supporting documents where applicable, and a covering letter and must be sent to E-mail
address: crh@ukzn.ac.za. Please quote ASENZE CRH11 as a reference in your subject line.

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All the best with your applications