Senior Researcher (24 monthâs contract - Wits Health Consortium)

AJ Personnel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health research organization in Johannesburg seeks a candidate to lead on legal aspects of public health research related to non-communicable diseases. The ideal candidate will manage research projects, attract funding, and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, requiring extensive experience and relevant advanced education. This role does not disclose salary details and involves application via the company's website.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years of working experience in a research environment.
• Interest in constitutional law and health equity in South Africa.
• Experience in publishing articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Lead on legal aspects of public health research related to NCD prevention.
• Attract research funding by applying for research grants.
• Manage research projects from inception to completion.

Skills

Research methodologies

Strong writing skills

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

LLM, LLD, or PhD in Health Policy

Job description

Division : Priceless SA

Main purpose of the job :

• To lead on legal aspects of public health research related to NCD prevention, the commercial determinants of health, and nutrition.

Location :

• Wits School of Public Health, Parktown, Johannesburg

Key performance areas :

• Identify novel research methods and ideas.
• Attract research funding by identifying and applying for research grants in line with PRICELESS research strategy.
• Publish research in high-impact peer-reviewed journals, reports, and present findings to stakeholders, the PRICELESS team, and other groups including the media.
• Manage research projects from inception to completion.
• Write research protocols.
• Oversee sourcing/procuring of protocol-specific equipment and supplies as required.
• Clean and analyse data according to the highest standards, using appropriate software.
• Compile and contribute to conference presentations.
• Write and contribute to peer-reviewed publications.
• Disseminate research findings internally, to universities, partners, and other external stakeholders such as the community and media.
• Manage and mentor junior researchers.
• Supervise Masters students.
• Uphold the values of Priceless SA.

Required minimum education and training :

• LLM, LLD, or PhD in Health Policy.

Required minimum work experience :

• Minimum seven years of working experience in a research environment.

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities :

• Interest in constitutional law.
• Interest in administrative law.
• Interest in health and equity in South Africa.
• Experience in research methodologies.
• Published articles in peer-reviewed journals.
• Strong writing and presentation skills.
• Good conceptualisation skills.
• Experience in teaching.
• Attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptive with a positive approach to taking on several duties.
• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

TO APPLY :

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
• Please apply online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions.
• This will create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs advertised by AJ Personnel.
• You may remove your profile from AJ Personnel when you are no longer in the job market.
• Applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the position.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates not contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications unsuccessful.
• Closing date: 18 August 2025.
• No CVs will be accepted after the closing date.

Please note :

• 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.
• AJ Personnel is responsible only for advertising and response handling on behalf of Wits Health Consortium.
• AJ Personnel does not have salary or other position details.