Remote Public Health Researcher — Data-Driven Impact

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,167,000 - 1,584,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous PTO

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a leading research-focused nonprofit to recruit a Public Health Researcher. This remote role involves designing and conducting studies, analyzing health data, and disseminating findings to stakeholders to advance evidence-based public health interventions.

You will collaborate with public health professionals, manage multiple research projects, and stay abreast of methodologies. A PhD or Master’s in a related field and at least five years of experience are required;

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of public health research experience, including study design.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software (R, SPSS, Stata) and data management.
• Demonstrated experience in literature reviews and evidence synthesis.
• Excellent scientific writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple research projects, and meet deadlines remotely.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage public health research projects.
• Develop research protocols, methodologies, and data collection instruments.
• Collect, clean, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data with statistical software.
• Interpret findings and translate into public health practice and policy.
• Write reports and manuscripts for publication and presentations.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and academic institutions.
• Ensure research activities adhere to ethical guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Disseminate findings through conferences, workshops, and forums.
• Stay updated on latest research methodologies and public health issues.
• Contribute to grant writing and securing funding for new projects.

Skills

Scientific writing

Oral communication

Independent work

Project management

Education

PhD or Master’s in Public Health

Master’s in Public Health

Tools

R

SPSS

Stata

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a leading research-focused nonprofit to recruit a Public Health Researcher. This remote role involves designing and conducting studies, analyzing health data, and disseminating findings to stakeholders to advance evidence-based public health interventions.

You will collaborate with public health professionals, manage multiple research projects, and stay abreast of methodologies. A PhD or Master’s in a related field and at least five years of experience are required;