Job opportunities at the MRC

Research Assistant

HIV Prevention Research Unit
Durban
(One year contract)

The responsibilities of this position are:

• Interviewing and Data collection
• Administering of Informed Consents to study participants
• Study documentation management
• Creating and updating study specific logs
• Assisting Project Leader/Project Manager in writing reports
• Assisting with participant follow-up
• Planning meetings/workshops, minute taking
• Finance co-ordination
• Research administration

Requirements:

• Matric plus relevant 2 year qualification with more than 2 years relevant experience in research or related environment.  A 3 year relevant diploma or degree would be a strong recommendation.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team
• Strong computer skills in MS Office packages
• Valid unendorsed drivers license will be an advantage
• The ability to speak IsiZulu would be an advantage

A salary in the region of R127 259 – R136 804 per annum, cost-to-company will be negotiated in compliance with experience/qualifications.

In accordance with the MRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason we require Race, Gender and Disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are welcome to apply.

Closing date: 6 February 2012

PLEASE QUOTE REFERENCE NUMBER R454 IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR E-MAIL, ON YOUR CV AND ALL OTHER COMMUNICATIONS. YOUR APPLICATION MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY CERTIFIED COPIES OF YOUR ID AND HIGHEST FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS. SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS, IT WILL UNFORTUNATELY NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Should no feedback be received within 30 days of the closing date,
kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.
The MRC retains the right not to make an appointment.