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UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU NATAL (UKZN)
 


​The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan. 
 
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES 
RESEARCHER (1-YEAR CONTRACT) 
CENTRE FOR RURAL HEALTH 
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND PUBLIC HEALTH 
REFERENCE: ASENZE CRH 10 
 
ASENZE PROJECT 
Asenze is a Research Project based at the Centre for Rural Health within the School of Nursing and Public Health at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. This study is conducted in collaboration with the University of Columbia and is funded by the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH). 
The Asenze study is in its 5th wave (a 3-year grant) with a current focus on the transition of the adolescent cohort into young adulthood. The study aims to investigate the ongoing impact of changes in the social determinants of health (SDOH) on the mental health of the adolescent/young adult cohort and their primary caregivers. 
The project is looking to employ a researcher who will work to support the implementation of the grant and conduct data preparation, analysis, and write-up for publication. This includes both leading and supporting journal article submissions. The candidate must have strong quantitative skills, and be able to work independently. Prior experience analyzing longitudinal data will be an advantage. 
The study is based in the Valley of 1000 Hills. Applications will be accepted from candidates across South Africa (remote work); however, preference will be given to candidates based in Durban. 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• A Masters degree, with a background in Public Health/ Health Promotion/ Psychology/Epidemiology/ Economics/ Sociology or similar. 
• At least 5 years relevant research experience in Public Health or similar in South Africa. 
• Quantitative data analysis. 
• Publication history of at least 4 journal articles, one of which must be a first-authored. 
 
Essential Requirement 
• Experience analyzing longitudinal data. 
 
 
The project does not cover any relocation costs. This post reports to the Project Director. Inquiries regarding this post may be directed to the Project Director Ms Furzana Timol at: timolf@ukzn.ac.za
 
The closing date for receipt of applications is 15 January 2025. The University, however, reserves the right in special circumstances to accept late applications or extend the above date in order to facilitate further searches. 
 
Please submit the following as part of your application: 
1. UKZN support staff application form, available on the Vacancies website at http://vacancies.ukzn.ac.za/Home.aspx
2. Your curriculum vitae 
3. All qualification certificates and academic transcripts 
 
Completed application forms must be accompanied by a curriculum vitae formatted to include each minimum requirement as stated in the advertisement, together with supporting documents where applicable, and a covering letter and must be sent to E-mail address: crh@ukzn.ac.za.
 
Please quote ASENZE CRH 10 as a reference in your subject line.










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The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan. 
 
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES 
INTERVIEWER X 2 (1 Year CONTRACT) 
CENTRE FOR RURAL HEALTH 
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND PUBLIC HEALTH 
REFERENCE: ASENZE CRH11 
 
Asenze is a Research Project based at the Centre for Rural Health within the School of Nursing and Public Health at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. This study is conducted in collaboration with the University of Columbia and is funded by the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH). 
The Asenze study is in its 5th wave (3-year grant) with a current focus on the transition of the adolescent cohort into young adulthood. The study aims to investigate the ongoing impact of changes in the social determinants of health (SDOH) on the mental health of the adolescent/young adult cohort and their primary caregivers. 
The project is looking to employ 2 interviewers who will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to trace, consent, and interview participants (telephonically and in-person), provide referrals to services where required and conduct other data collection-related activities. 
This appointment is a hybrid position between the site office, based in Bothas Hill, KZN, UKZN Howard College, and work-from-home as determined by the needs of the project. The incumbent will need to travel between these sites as required by the project. The project work week runs from Tuesday to Saturday. 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Senior certificate 
• 3 years of relevant experience in working within a research environment. 
• Experience conducting psycho-social assessments/interviews with young people/adolescents and their families, 
• Experiences in conducting door-to-door data collection activities 
• Experience in using electronic data collection software such as RedCap, OpenClinica, Mobenzi, or similar 
• Fluency in Zulu and English 
 
Essential Requirement 
• Experience working within the Valley of 1000 hills region. 
 
The project does not cover any relocation costs. This post reports to the Fieldwork Coordinator. Enquiries regarding this post as well as the request for the job profile may be directed to Ms F Timol at timolf@ukzn.ac.za
 
The closing date for receipt of applications is 15 January 2025. The University, however, reserves the right in special circumstances to accept late applications or extend the above date in order to facilitate further searches. 
 
Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form which is available on the Vacancies website at: www.ukzn.ac.za
 
Completed application forms must be accompanied by a curriculum vitae formatted to include each minimum requirement as stated in the advertisement, together with supporting documents where applicable, and a covering letter and must be sent to E-mail address: crh@ukzn.ac.za.
 
Please quote ASENZE CRH11 as a reference in your subject line.