Junior Lawyer (Research Assistant in Healthcare I year Fixed Term Contract)

Ajpersonnel; Durban; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A global research organization based in Durban is seeking a Research Assistant to join their public health study team. Candidates should have an LLB or Bachelor's in Social Sciences with 1-2 years of relevant research experience. Responsibilities include conducting qualitative interviews, producing reports, and contributing to academic manuscripts. This contract role requires strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of research experience in public health policy or law.
• Interest in policy-relevant research and engagement with government.
• Ability to work under pressure in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and analyse qualitative interviews with key stakeholders.
• Produce reports on laws or policies within project areas.
• Contribute to high-quality manuscript drafting for peer-reviewed journals.
• Present findings at academic conferences and stakeholder engagement forums.
• Provide research implementation and administrative support.

Skills

Time Management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Legal Research

Computer Skills

Phone Etiquette

Education

LLB Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Background

• Our client is an awar-winning global research organisation based in Durban - KZN.
• We seek a Research Assistant to join a study team of public health lawyers to work on projects related to alcohol laws good governance and pandemic preparedness laws in multiple jurisdictions.

Minimum Requirements

• LLB Degree or Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences or related field
• 1-2 years of research experience in public health policy or law legal epidemiology or qualitative research
• Interest in policy-relevant research and / or engagement with government

Personal Qualities and Competencies

• Ability to work across disciplines and translate findings for public health and policy audiences
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Analytical ability with high attention to detail
• Able to work under pressure in a changing environment
• Managing time and work / deadline drivenExcellent written verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and analyse qualitative interviews with key stakeholders
• Produce reports on laws or policies within project areas
• Contribute to the drafting and submission of high-quality manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals (both public health and legal scholarship)
• Present findings at academic conferences workshops and stakeholder engagement forums.
• Provide research implementation and administrative support including assisting with ethics applications

TO APPLY

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above you may submit a detailed updated CV.
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• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
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• AJ PERSONNEL will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• If you have not received a response within two (2) weeks from applying your application was most likely unsuccessful.

Required Experience

Junior IC

Key Skills

• Time Management
• Microsoft Office
• Communication skills
• Computer Skills
• Microsoft Word
• Banking
• Legal Research
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Underwriting
• Phone Etiquette

Employment Type

Contract

Experience

years

Vacancy

1