AFRO-NETS> Job vacancy - 2 research posts

[Lungile <lungile@rhru.co.za>]

Job vacancy - 2 research posts
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Source: <repro-l@healthlink.org.za>


The following posts are available at: 

The Reproductive Health Research Unit
University of the Witwatersrand
National Adolescent Sexual Health Initiative (LoveLife)

Programme Manager / Senior Researcher

LoveLife is a collaborative programme of non-governmental organisa-
tions in partnership with the Department of Health, the National 
Youth Commission, UNICEF, other governmental agencies and private 
sector organisations. The primary goal is to effect positive behav-
iour change among young South Africans to reduce teenage pregnancy, 
sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS. The Reproductive Health 
Research Unit is looking for Senior Researcher to coordinate the re-
search arm of this national programme.

The ideal candidate will be a senior researcher with extensive ex-
perience in the area of adolescent reproductive health and signifi-
cant management skills.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Setting up, management and coordination of a number of projects; 
- Planning and implementing an overall monitoring and evaluation
  strategy; 
- Data management, analysis, report writing and dissemination. 

Essential Job Requirements:
- Masters or higher qualification 
- Extensive research experience 
- Proven writing skills 
- Adolescent health experience 
- Computer skills 
- Ability to work with minimal supervision 
- Management skills 
- Drivers licence 

Preferred Job Requirements:
- Public health / epidemiology training or experience 

Post will be available in January 2000. 

Please send or fax a copy of your CV and letter of motivation to: 

Mags Beksinska
Reproductive Health Research Unit
University of the Witwatersrand
108 Davenport Road
Glenwood
Durban 4001, South Africa
Tel:  +27-31-202-4061/2 
Cell: +27-82-779-3134
Fax:  +27-31-202-4090

Closing date: 26th November, 1999

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