Vacancy for a Research Assistance Employer: Italian Consulate, Durban.
Location: Italian Cooperation, Department of Health, Pietermaritzburg.
Duration: According to Italian Cooperation procedures.
Objective: To improve epidemiological information on KwaZulu-Natal.
Essential: First degree in any scientific area, valid drivers license, willingness to drive extensively in the province. Preferential: Postgraduate training or working experience in Public Health and related areas.
Tasks: Under the supervision of the Epidemiologist of the Italian Cooperation, the Research Assistant will be responsible for the followings:
(a) coordinate surveys to evaluate the activities of the health services, (b) identify epidemiological data sources through the internet, (c) identify and retrieve scientific articles, (d) produce an inventory of the institutions which may have epidemiological information and contact them to get copies of published and unpublished reports, and (e) review the epidemiological information and archive it.
Skills: Organizational and interpersonal skills, initiative and independence in carrying out the tasks, computer literacy, familiarity in tracing health information through the internet, ability to initiate and follow up contacts with researchers and institutions.
Salary: Between 10,000 and 14,000 rands per month according to qualifications and experience, all travel expenses paid.
Advantages: The Research Assistant will be able to expand his/her skills in epidemiology, public health and other relevant areas with attractive career prospects.
Closing Date: Curriculum Vitae and references should be faxed by 15 August 2004 to: Italian Cooperation 033-3952211.
Enquiries: The detailed description of the vacancy can be requested to Rogany Imam or Reshma Bisnath at 033-3952843 or 033-3952211