Internal Vacancy
Advert reference number: 260 2016
Project Manager (1 year Fixed Term Contract)
Main purpose of the job
To drive the development and implementation of an adolescent Bio-behavioural health research survey.
Location
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Klerksdorp, North West Province
Key performance areas
 Project development and implementation
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Manage adolescent health research project, including logistics, stakeholder relationships, staff,
participant recruitment, and adherence to protocol.
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Identify the needs of the relevant project
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Identify and obtain resources required
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Co-ordinate with external agencies such as government and NGO partners, regulatory bodies,
auditing agencies and others as necessary
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Ensure high quality data collection and management
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Regularly monitor and report to Line Managers data quality and research progress and adherence
to targets and timelines
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Develop research venue and set up logistics as required
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Develop and adhere to project and institutional tools such as SOP’s, informed consents,
participant/beneficiary information material, technical guidelines, best practice documents and
other documentation as required
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Co-ordinate and troubleshoot operational activities such as IT, procurement etc.
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Develop and deliver monthly and quarterly research progress reports
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Conduct training on project processes and activities with field staff
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Write project reports, including PowerPoint presentations, for internal and external dissemination
on an ongoing basis
Internal Vacancy
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Monitor HR/recruitment and hiring processes for project vacancies
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Present papers and results to stakeholders
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Attend to all staffing requirements and administration as requested by Research staff
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Ensure staff’s adherence to research protocol and site specific and institutional SOPS
 Staff co-ordination
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Co-ordinate the duties of team members to ensure optimal staff utilisation and maintenance of
sound labour relations
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Perform and facilitate performance development and assessments
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Identify sub-standard performance by team members and take necessary corrective action
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Coach and train team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the
organisation
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Promote harmony, teamwork and sharing of information
Required minimum education and training

MSc / MPH / MPM / /MA
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Certification in Project Management or demonstrate Project Management skills
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Valid driver’s license
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Proficiency in MS Office
Required minimum work experience
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Minimum 5 years’ working experience in research and/or project management.
Professional body registration
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Not Applicable
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
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Able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
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Adaptable, willing to take initiative and be empathetic.
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Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Internal Vacancy
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Good communication skills (both written and verbal).
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Leadership skills.
Should you be interested in applying for this vacancy, please submit (1.) a cover letter (maximum one page)
that clearly states which vacancy you are applying for and (2.) a detailed CV to: Khumbulani Cossa at
[email protected]. Subject Heading of email must read: Advert reference number: 260 2016 and Job
Title of position applied for.
The closing date for all applications is 16 September 2016.
The Wits RHI will only respond to shortlisted candidates. Candidates who have not been contacted within
two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications unsuccessful. In accordance with our
Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups
as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.