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UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU NATAL (UKZN) VACANCIES
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
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND PUBLIC HEALTH
CENTRE FOR RURAL HEALTH
Field-based Interviewer (x2)
(1 Year CONTRACT, RENEWABLE)
REFERENCE: ASENZE CRH7
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 field-based 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 other data collection-related activities.
This appointment is based at the site office, based in Bothas Hill, KZN. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting home based tracing and interviewing of participants. The project work week runs from Tuesday to Saturday.
Minimum Requirements:
Advantages
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 7 July 2024.
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 CRH7 as a reference in your subject line.
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
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND PUBLIC HEALTH
CENTRE FOR RURAL HEALTH
Field-based Interviewer (x2)
(1 Year CONTRACT, RENEWABLE)
REFERENCE: ASENZE CRH7
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 field-based 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 other data collection-related activities.
This appointment is based at the site office, based in Bothas Hill, KZN. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting home based tracing and interviewing of participants. 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
Advantages
- Experience working within the Valley of 1000 hills region.
- Drivers license.
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 7 July 2024.
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 CRH7 as a reference in your subject line.
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
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND PUBLIC HEALTH
CENTRE FOR RURAL HEALTH
NEUROPSYCHOLOGY RESEARCHER x1 (1 YEAR CONTRACT, RENEWABLE)
REFERENCE: ASENZE CRH 8
LOCATION: REMOTE
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 appoint a researcher to work with the study team to analyse data, publish research outputs, and support the implementation of the primary grant and sub-studies as required.
Minimum Requirements:
This is a remote position. This post reports to the Research Manager. Enquiries 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 7 July 2024. 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:
Completed application forms and supporting documents must be emailed to crh@ukzn.ac.za.
Please quote ASENZE CRH 8 as a reference in your subject line.
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
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND PUBLIC HEALTH
CENTRE FOR RURAL HEALTH
NEUROPSYCHOLOGY RESEARCHER x1 (1 YEAR CONTRACT, RENEWABLE)
REFERENCE: ASENZE CRH 8
LOCATION: REMOTE
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 appoint a researcher to work with the study team to analyse data, publish research outputs, and support the implementation of the primary grant and sub-studies as required.
Minimum Requirements:
- A Masters degree, with a background in Neuroscience/ Research Psychology/Epidemiology or similar.
- Relevant research experience of at least 5 years.
- Research experience in Neuropsychology in South Africa.
- Experience in data analysis using STATA/SPSS.
- Experience working with longitudinal data.
- Experience in the validation of research measures
- Publication history
This is a remote position. This post reports to the Research Manager. Enquiries 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 7 July 2024. 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:
- UKZN support staff application form, available on the UKZN website at http://vacancies.ukzn.ac.za/Home.aspx
- Your curriculum vitae, including publication list.
Completed application forms and supporting documents must be emailed to crh@ukzn.ac.za.
Please quote ASENZE CRH 8 as a reference in your subject line.
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
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND PUBLIC HEALTH
CENTRE FOR RURAL HEALTH
Interviewer (x2)
(1 Year CONTRACT, RENEWABLE)
REFERENCE: ASENZE CRH6
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
Advantages
- 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 7 July 2024.
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 CRH6 as a reference in your subject line.
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
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND PUBLIC HEALTH
CENTRE FOR RURAL HEALTH
Senior interviewer (x2)
(1 Year CONTRACT, RENEWABLE)
REFERENCE: ASENZE CRH 5
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 senior interviewers, who will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to review translated interview materials, contribute to the design of fieldwork monitoring tools, trace, consent, and interview participants (telephonically and in-person); provide referrals to services where required and 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:
Advantages
The project does not cover any relocation or transportation 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 7 July 2024.
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 CRH 5 as a reference in your subject line.
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
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND PUBLIC HEALTH
CENTRE FOR RURAL HEALTH
Senior interviewer (x2)
(1 Year CONTRACT, RENEWABLE)
REFERENCE: ASENZE CRH 5
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 senior interviewers, who will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to review translated interview materials, contribute to the design of fieldwork monitoring tools, trace, consent, and interview participants (telephonically and in-person); provide referrals to services where required and 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
- 10 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
Advantages
- Experience working within the Valley of 1000 hills region.
The project does not cover any relocation or transportation 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 7 July 2024.
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 CRH 5 as a reference in your subject line.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representativeness within the institution.
Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.
COLLEGE OF LAW & MANAGEMENT STUDIES
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
STUDENT COUNSELLOR
SIX MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT
WESTVILLE/HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS
REF NO. CLMS-SSS-002/2024
The incumbent will engage in individual and group interventions that endorse and support the holistic and optimal development and well-being of students from the College of Law & Management Studies. Key interventions include face-to-face and online individual psychotherapy and counselling across campuses, facilitation of life skills workshops, and career, academic, and psychosocial counselling.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Relevant Master's degree in Psychology (i.e. Counselling, Clinical, Educational)
Current registration as an independent practitioner with the Health Professions Council of South Africa
Minimum one year's experience as a registered psychologist (internship year included) or one year's relevant experience in a higher education context.
Communication will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
Inquiries and details regarding this post, including requests for a job profile, may be directed to Ms I. Maharaj: Maharaji@ukzn.ac.za.
Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form (application form – support), which is available on the Vacancies page of the University website at www.ukzn.ac.za
Completed application forms may be sent to Maharaji@ukzn.ac.za.
The remuneration package offered will be dependent on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant and will be in accordance with the University's policy on fixed-term appointments.
The advertisement reference number must be stated in the subject line of your email.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 23 May 2024
Kindly note that the University of KwaZulu-Natal ("the University") is required to process any Personal.
Information (as defined by the Protection of Personal Act, 2013 "POPIA") submitted by candidates when applying for positions at the University. The provision of the Personal Information is a requirement in terms of the University's recruitment and selection process. The retention of any personal information is as a consequence of the University being bound by legislative requirements and/or good governance practices as well as record keeping for statistical purposes. The University will endeavour to ensure that the appropriate security measures are in place and implemented for both electronic and paper-based formats that are used for processing of the personal information recorded through this recruitment and selection process.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal is (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from the designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity plan
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER
DISCIPLINE OF DENTISTRY
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
WESTVILLE CAMPUS
REFERENCE NUMBER: HS02/2024
The School of Health Sciences wishes to appoint an Academics who will contribute actively to undergraduate teaching and learning in the B. of Oral Hygiene Program, and postgraduate supervision, research and community engagement. Candidates will be required to do administration such as module coordination and clinical supervision.
Minimum Requirements:
- All applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Oral Hygiene;
- A Master’s degree qualification in the field of Dental Sciences;
- A relevant PhD degree in the field of Dental Sciences as an Advantage for Lecturer / Requirement for Senior Lecturer level;
- Experience in teaching Oral Hygiene students at a tertiary institution;
- Competence and at least 2-year experience in facilitating learning and assessments as an Advantage for Lecturer / Requirement for Senior Lecturer leve;l
- Appropriate clinical experience, clinical supervision of students will be an advantage;
- Competence in postgraduate supervision and a track record of publications as an Advantage for Lecturer / Requirement for Senior Lecturer level;
- Evidence of presentation at conferences as an advantage for lecturer level and application of research grants at senior lecturer level;
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office packages (especially Excel and PowerPoint);
- Valid code 08 driver’s license;
- Teaching, Research and Administration as applicable in the University criteria guidelines and job profile.
Essential Requirements:
- Must be able to perform and supervise all aspects of specialized skills within the scope of practice of the Oral Hygienist.
- Must have a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience
Enquiries regarding this post may be directed to Dr I. Moodley - email: moodleyil@ukzn.ac.za / tel: 031 2608443.
The relevant job profile is available from Mr Thamsanqa Mpembe on 031- 260 7886 or email: mpembet@ukzn.ac.za
- The appointment will be on the January 2018 Conditions of Services.
- The closing date for receipt of applications is 20 May 2024. The University, however, reserves the right to accept late applications or extend the above date to facilitate further searches. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form which is available on the Vacancies website at www.ukzn.ac.za.
- Completed forms may be sent to recruitment-chs@ukzn.ac.za . Advert reference number must be clearly stated in the subject line.