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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
DATA ANALYST (MANAGEMENT SUPPORT)
SIX MONTHS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT
PEROMNES GRADE 7
COLLEGE ADMIN OFFICE
HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS
REF NO.: UKZN_000500
The successful candidate will be expected to provide support in the planning and decision-making processes of the CHS by mining, extracting, analyzing and reporting management information. Undertaking statistical analysis of data and preparing formal reports for College Leadership and Management. Undertaking and Supporting College Research in collaboration with other Researchers in UKZN; Supporting the College planning & monitoring processes with relevant data reports; Advise on Conceptualizing and implementing appropriate systems in support of the functions of the Division.
Minimum Requirements:
• Matric
• plus, a relevant four-year Bachelor’s Degree /Honours/Postgraduate (NQF 8) (maths, stats, information systems or other relevant majors).
• Driver’s License
• At least 4 years’ experience in the handling of Management Information, Institutional Planning and Institutional Research, in a busy and pressurised environment in a large organisation.
Additional Skills:
Proven experience in business analysis and demonstrable knowledge of SQL and databases as well as: Customer relationship skills; Experience in providing and analysing management information; Communication skills (verbal and written); Being Analytical and Logical; knowledge of Analytical and Statistical Software; knowledge of Business analysis/processes.
Personal Attributes required:
Ability to work accurately under pressure; Ability to interact professionally with clients within and outside UKZN; Very high levels of personal integrity and confidentiality; Client focus; Self-confidence; Reliable; Proactive; Ability to work unsupervised; Ability to work in a team environment; Attention to detail; Analytical and logical skills; Think innovatively.
This post reports to the Director Professional Services of the College of Health Sciences. Enquiries regarding this post may be directed to Prof Fanie Botha on 031-260 3864 or bothasj@ukzn.ac.za. The job profile is available from Ms Nelile Shabalala at shabalalaN@ukzn.ac.za, Tel: 031-260 8201. You are invited to visit the College website at http://chs.ukzn.ac.za/Homepage.aspx to learn more about the CHS.
This post is a Contract Position, and the total remuneration package will be aligned with the existing scales for the qualification and experience
The closing date for receipt of applications is 31 January 2025. The University reserves the right not to make any appointment.
Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form for Support /Professional Services Staff which is available on the Vacancies website at www.ukzn.ac.za
To apply please click on the link: - https://ukzn.ci.hr/applicant/index.php
Advert Reference Number MUST be clearly stated in the subject line.
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 (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
DATA ANALYST (MANAGEMENT SUPPORT)
SIX MONTHS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT
PEROMNES GRADE 7
COLLEGE ADMIN OFFICE
HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS
REF NO.: UKZN_000500
The successful candidate will be expected to provide support in the planning and decision-making processes of the CHS by mining, extracting, analyzing and reporting management information. Undertaking statistical analysis of data and preparing formal reports for College Leadership and Management. Undertaking and Supporting College Research in collaboration with other Researchers in UKZN; Supporting the College planning & monitoring processes with relevant data reports; Advise on Conceptualizing and implementing appropriate systems in support of the functions of the Division.
Minimum Requirements:
• Matric
• plus, a relevant four-year Bachelor’s Degree /Honours/Postgraduate (NQF 8) (maths, stats, information systems or other relevant majors).
• Driver’s License
• At least 4 years’ experience in the handling of Management Information, Institutional Planning and Institutional Research, in a busy and pressurised environment in a large organisation.
Additional Skills:
Proven experience in business analysis and demonstrable knowledge of SQL and databases as well as: Customer relationship skills; Experience in providing and analysing management information; Communication skills (verbal and written); Being Analytical and Logical; knowledge of Analytical and Statistical Software; knowledge of Business analysis/processes.
Personal Attributes required:
Ability to work accurately under pressure; Ability to interact professionally with clients within and outside UKZN; Very high levels of personal integrity and confidentiality; Client focus; Self-confidence; Reliable; Proactive; Ability to work unsupervised; Ability to work in a team environment; Attention to detail; Analytical and logical skills; Think innovatively.
This post reports to the Director Professional Services of the College of Health Sciences. Enquiries regarding this post may be directed to Prof Fanie Botha on 031-260 3864 or bothasj@ukzn.ac.za. The job profile is available from Ms Nelile Shabalala at shabalalaN@ukzn.ac.za, Tel: 031-260 8201. You are invited to visit the College website at http://chs.ukzn.ac.za/Homepage.aspx to learn more about the CHS.
This post is a Contract Position, and the total remuneration package will be aligned with the existing scales for the qualification and experience
The closing date for receipt of applications is 31 January 2025. The University reserves the right not to make any appointment.
Applicants are required to complete the relevant application form for Support /Professional Services Staff which is available on the Vacancies website at www.ukzn.ac.za
To apply please click on the link: - https://ukzn.ci.hr/applicant/index.php
Advert Reference Number MUST be clearly stated in the subject line.
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 (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
PROJECT MANAGER
(12 MONTHS FIXED-TERM)
CENTRE FOR RURAL HEALTH
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND PUBLIC HEALTH
HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS
REFERENCE NO.: CRH/AND002
ARISE NETWORK PROJECTS
The ARISE Network in collaboration with the University of Heidelberg and Technical University of Munich in Germany and Harvard University in the USA has two new projects: Reducing Nutrition-Related Noncommunicable Diseases in Adolescence and Youth: Interventions and Policies to Boost Nutrition Fluency and Diet Quality in Africa (NUTRINT), the EU Horizon funded project, which aims to reduce diets and nutrition and physical activity-related risks of NCDs among adolescents in in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Research Network For Design And Evaluation Of Adolescent Health Interventions And Policies In Sub-Saharan Africa (DASH), the German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ) funded project, which aims to design and evaluate adolescent health interventions and policies in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Minimum Requirements:
A relevant Master’s degree in Public Health/ Epidemiology or similar
• Minimum of 2 years experience managing projects in a community or household setting.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in managing or implementing grant-funded complex research projects
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in stakeholder engagement activities
Essential Requirement:
• Previous experience as a Project Manager or Study Coordinator in a clinical research environment
• Knowledge of research methodology and data quality assurance and control (QA/QC) processes
• Valid GCP certificate
• Monitoring and Evaluation skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work independently and part of a team
This position is full-time and reports to the ARISE Principal Investigator. Enquiries regarding this post, may be directed to Ms. Bavashni Govender at 031-260 4500 or email: crh@ukzn.ac.za
The total package offered includes benefits.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 24 January 2025. The University, however, reserves the right in special circumstances to accept late applications or extend the above date 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 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 cover letter and must be sent to Mr Themba Manqele by E-mail address Manqelet@ukzn.ac.za.
The advert reference number must be clearly stated in the 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
PROJECT MANAGER
(12 MONTHS FIXED-TERM)
CENTRE FOR RURAL HEALTH
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND PUBLIC HEALTH
HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS
REFERENCE NO.: CRH/AND002
ARISE NETWORK PROJECTS
The ARISE Network in collaboration with the University of Heidelberg and Technical University of Munich in Germany and Harvard University in the USA has two new projects: Reducing Nutrition-Related Noncommunicable Diseases in Adolescence and Youth: Interventions and Policies to Boost Nutrition Fluency and Diet Quality in Africa (NUTRINT), the EU Horizon funded project, which aims to reduce diets and nutrition and physical activity-related risks of NCDs among adolescents in in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Research Network For Design And Evaluation Of Adolescent Health Interventions And Policies In Sub-Saharan Africa (DASH), the German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ) funded project, which aims to design and evaluate adolescent health interventions and policies in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Minimum Requirements:
A relevant Master’s degree in Public Health/ Epidemiology or similar
• Minimum of 2 years experience managing projects in a community or household setting.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in managing or implementing grant-funded complex research projects
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in stakeholder engagement activities
Essential Requirement:
• Previous experience as a Project Manager or Study Coordinator in a clinical research environment
• Knowledge of research methodology and data quality assurance and control (QA/QC) processes
• Valid GCP certificate
• Monitoring and Evaluation skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work independently and part of a team
This position is full-time and reports to the ARISE Principal Investigator. Enquiries regarding this post, may be directed to Ms. Bavashni Govender at 031-260 4500 or email: crh@ukzn.ac.za
The total package offered includes benefits.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 24 January 2025. The University, however, reserves the right in special circumstances to accept late applications or extend the above date 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 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 cover letter and must be sent to Mr Themba Manqele by E-mail address Manqelet@ukzn.ac.za.
The advert reference number must be clearly stated in the 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
DATA MANAGER
(12 MONTHS FIXED-TERM)
CENTRE FOR RURAL HEALTH
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND PUBLIC HEALTH
HOWARD COLLEGE CAMPUS
REFERENCE NUMBER: CRH/AND001
ARISE NETWORK PROJECTS
The ARISE Network in collaboration with the University of Heidelberg and Technical University of Munich in Germany and Harvard University in USA has two new projects: Reducing NUTRition-Related Noncommunicable Diseases in Adolescence and Youth: INTerventions and Policies to Boost Nutrition Fluency and Diet Quality in Africa (NUTRINT), the EU Horizon funded project, which aims to reduce diets and nutrition and physical activity-related risks of NCDs among adolescents in in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Research Network For Design And Evaluation Of Adolescent Health Interventions And Policies In Sub-Saharan Africa (DASH), the German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ) funded project, which aims to design and evaluate adolescent health interventions and policies in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Minimum Requirements:
• A relevant bachelor's degree in either Health Informatics/ Information Systems/ Data Science/ Statistics/ Biostatistics/ Demography or similar.
• Relevant experience of at least 1-2 years in data management which includes i programming electronic data collection tools such as RedCap, ODK, or similar
• Experience in using statistical software, Stata, and/or R (abilities in writing syntax files, reading code, and data cleaning)
Essential requirement
• A relevant Masters degree in either Health Informatics/ Information Systems/ Data Science/ Statistics/ Biostatistics/ Demography or similar.
• Experience in Data Curation and exposure to health/medical data
• Experience working with large datasets
• Experience in preparing data for technical reports and peer-reviewed publications
DASH and NUTRINT projects are based in the Umlazi Township. The candidate will be based at UKZN Howard Campus and be required to travel regularly to USINGA HDSS at Umlazi Township during fieldwork phase of the projects. This post reports to the Project Manager. Enquiries regarding this post, may be directed to Dr Jabulani Ncayiyana at NcayiyanaJ@ukzn.ac.za
The projects do not cover any relocation costs.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 24 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 Themba Manqele E-mail address manqelet@ukzn.ac.za.
The Advert reference number must be clearly stated in your subject line.