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Research Intern
HST
2006-09-01

Closing date: 8 September 2006
We are seeking to appoint an intern who will be attached to the Research Programme for a period of one year.

LOCATION: Durban

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To work on capacity building within the Department of Health, specifically on assisting with the development of Provincial Health Research Committees (PHRCs) in selected provinces.
• To compile a database of all ongoing health research within the province. This will be the primary function of the intern. The intern will first establish the consent of all provinces to act on their behalf in gathering this information.
• The intern will be expected to make contact with all organizations or institutions involved in health research across all the provinces.
• The intern will introduce the concept of the research database to them, as well as the background to this project (provincial health research committees, and their policy and legislative background).
• The intern will compile a list of all health research projects, including the details required for the database.
• Collection of information about the Provincial Research Committee
• Reports for each institution, describing the structures (committees) and processes involved in the technical and ethical approval of research projects to be submitted.

The intern will be based at the HST head office in Durban , but will be expected to travel regularly to other provinces.

REQUIREMENTS:

• An under-graduate degree in health or social science
• Experience in health or social science research.

Competencies

• Computer literate (internet, e-mail, MsOffice programs)
• Good writing and communication skills
• An interest in health research
• Good communication skills, including report writing
• Valid driver's licence

Personal Attributes

• Keen to acquire new skills
• Tact in dealing with sensitive issues
• Persistence and tenacity in pursuing objectives
• Ability to work in a team and independently with some support
• Ability to work methodically with a variety of institutions and individuals simultaneously
• Commitment to Equity and respect for cultural diversity
• Willingness to travel extensively
• Open to self-growth and learning.

REMUNERATION: A salary package based on current Intern remuneration in HST.

APPLICATIONS / ENQUIRIES : A detailed CV with names and contact details of at least three referees (with email addresses) should be sent to the Human Resources Officer, Jurie Thaver at the Durban Head Office, P.O. Box 808 , Durban , 4000. Fax: 031-304 0775 e-mail: jurie@hst.org.za

Closing date for applications : 08 September 2006

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. HST reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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