Research Officer Job Vacancy at University of Pretoria in South Africa

Job Title: Research Officer : Nursing Science (Contract post - expires Oct 2013)

Job ID:

20798

Location:

University of Pretoria

Full/Part Time:

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:

Temporary





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UP Posting - Academic

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING SCIENCE
RESEARCH OFFICER (Contract position which expires in October 2013)
PEROMNES POST LEVEL 8


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In the pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.


The incumbent will be appointed as a Research Officer in the Community-Orientated Nursing Education Project for Women and Child Health (CONEWCH) of the Department of Nursing Science, University of Pretoria (Tshwane Learning Science) and the University of Limpopo (Jubilee Learning Centre (Medunsa Campus).


RESPONSIBILITIES:

It will be expected of the incumbent in this post to:

• Initiate the research programme for the nursing departments in the University of Pretoria and University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus);
• Assist and support academic staff, nurse practitioners, project team members and postgraduate students with various research projects and activities including:
o preparation of research proposals,
o undertaking systematic review for relevant information,
o writing and editing the project publications,
o communicating the research outputs with stakeholders.



MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Masters Degree in a Health/ Social Sciences field;
• Demonstrable research experience and a solid research/ publication track record;
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) and networking skills.


RECOMMENDATIONS:

• PhD and experience in postgraduate supervision;
• Prior experience in a Higher Education environment and knowledge of higher education administrative procedures;
• Experience in research design, undertaking, commissioning and management of research and research programmes;
• Exposure to the social/health service field;
• Insight and knowledge of Millennium Development Goals;
• Strategic thinking;
• Valid driver’s license.


The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of qualification and experience, as determined by UP policy guidelines. (The remuneration for this contract post excludes medical aid and provident fund benefits as determined by UP policy guidelines.)


Applicants are requested to apply online quoting the applicable reference number.

In application for this post, please attach:
• A comprehensive CV (no certificates);
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names and contact details (e-mail and telephone particulars) of 3 contactable referees;
• Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research);
• Self-evaluation.


CLOSING DATE: 3rd June 2012



How to Apply:
https://www.up.ac.za/psp/career/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL

Deadline: 3rd June 2012