Anthropologist (Wits VIDA)

Description:

Main purpose of the job:To design, implement, and facilitate research projects, analyze qualitative and quantitative research data, and publish scientific articles informed by research outputsLocation:Wits VIDA, Nurses Residence, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, Soweto - JohannesburgKey performance areas:Social Science ResearchDesign, implement, and oversee research projects (qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods)Lead study design, protocols, research tools, feasibility, and analysisDrive effective and efficient administration, project planning, and management including timelines, budgets, resource allocation and cost-effectiveness, deliverables, dependencies, and complianceOversee and maintain all ethics and regulatory complianceOutlining of study sampling criteria and identifying study participants as per protocolsOrganizing and conducting interviews, focus groups, and other approaches with relevant study population as per sampling criteriaEffectively and efficiently completing and overseeing quality interview transcriptionsPerform and oversee data/thematic analysis in line with project requirementsProvide regular data analysis and collection progress reportsDevelop, design, implement, and monitor research progress with study teams through project management tools, milestones, and process flows, ensuring productivity and timely outputsPrepare and present reports (internal and external)Oversee data management and collection requirements from design and brief to quality and implementation of quality assurance processes and reportingCollaborate with partners and various internal and external stakeholders as necessaryAnalyse data (qualitative and quantitative) following project, research leadership, and publication requirements, including developing and documenting analysis plans and methodologiesProduce and increase academic outputs inclusive of policy briefs, peer-reviewed publications, and conference presentationsOversee and lead a minimum of three publications per yearOversee and develop the scientific writing capability of staff including own team and others involved in social science research outputs in the unit, including, for example, but not limited to, training on literature reviewsProduce and increase outputs such as policy briefs and conference presentationsLead monitoring and evaluation plan for research portfolio and applicable projects in conjunction with relevant teamsContribute to strengthening and effective management and analysis of social science and impact components of existing and flagship research studiesResearch and academic developmentDrive own academic development and promotion following all university and unit expectations, including but not limited to research, teaching, and academic citizenshipDemonstrate peer-learning and knowledge sharing; proactively build research portfolioPursue own research interests consistent with the overall research agenda of VIDA and in conjunction with the research leadershi