Anthropologist (Wits VIDA) - Hiring Fast

We are searching for an experienced Anthropologist (Wits VIDA) to join our amazing team at AJ Personnel in Soweto, Gauteng.
Growing your career as a Full Time Anthropologist (Wits VIDA) is an incredible opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in planning, people management and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Anthropologist (Wits VIDA) at AJ Personnel today!


SUMMARY:
- JOB DESCRIPTION:

Main purpose of the job:

• To lead qualitative data collection and data analysis
• Take an active role in manuscript writing and participate in publishing scientific articles informed by the research outputs

Location:

• VIDA – New Nurses Home, CHBAH, Soweto - Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

• Conduct Literature reviews
• Identify study participants as set out in the study population described in the study protocol
• Schedule qualitative interviews with the study population at least one week in advance
• Conduct qualitative interviews with relevant study participants as per outlined study sampling criteria
• Check and transcribe interview data within three working days of data collection
• Perform data analysis in line with project requirements within two working days from transcription
• Draft and submit a research report of data analysis on a weekly basis to your line manager
• Draft research manuscripts for publications
• Support Head Anthropologist with all qualitative research-related activities as and when required
• Keep and maintain records of all interviews in relevant study files on a weekly basis
• Submit project status report on a weekly basis to your line manager
• Communicate with donor representatives around compliance issues as and when required
• Ensure all customer interaction (Both internal and external customers) is of the highest professional level; E.g. Respond to emails/queries within two days
• Build and maintain authentic relationships with all stakeholders ensuring that all interactions are professional
• Effectively manage work processes in order to maintain high levels of productivity
• Actively and consistently maintain high standards of professionalism in all aspects of personal presentation and delivery
• Apply knowledge of the organizational systems, structures, policies, and procedures to achieve results
• Follow through to ensure that productivity standards are consistently and accurately maintained
• Provide appropriate resolution for tasks or deadlines not met
• Support and drive the organization’s core values
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Respond openly to feedback
• Take ownership of driving your own career development

Required minimum education and training:

• Master’s Degree in Sociology or Anthropology or a related field
• Having PhD will be advantageous

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a social science research environment with emphasis on planning, implementing, and managing research projects
• Having proven stakeholder engagement will be an added advantage

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• Experience in journal article publication
• Ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to work extended hours
• Willingness to travel
• Deadline driven
• Must be able to work without supervision
• Must be willing to contribute towards publications
• Advanced computer literacy with an emphasis on working with NVivo

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
• Please Apply Online and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate 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.
• AJ Personnel is fully POPIA Compliant.
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications: 06 February 2023 .
• 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.

Please note:

• Our Client, WHC - VIDA, maintains mandatory Covid-19 requirements, and as such only Covid-19 vaccinated incumbents will be considered for positions.
• 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 the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

Benefits of working as a Anthropologist (Wits VIDA) in Soweto, Gauteng:

● Excellent benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Advantageous package