Senior Research Technician

The South African Medical Research Council is seeking a Senior Research Technician to assist with disability and SRHR-related research in Durban, South Africa. Responsibilities include implementing study protocols, conducting interviews, participant recruitment, and data management. Candidates must have Grade 12, Good Clinical Practice certification, and relevant experience. This is a full-time, contract position lasting 6 months.
Job Reference Number: R949A
Department: Gender and Health Research Unit
Business Unit:
Industry: Academic
Job Type: Contract
Positions Available: 1
Salary: Market Related The South African Medical Research Council, Gender and Health Research Unit (GHRU) requires suitably qualified Senior Research Technician (S): Data Collector to support our disability and SRHR-related research and training projects.
Job Description
The South African Medical Research Council, Gender and Health Research Unit (GHRU) requires suitably qualified Senior Research Technician (S): Data Collector to support our disability and SRHR-related research and training projects.
Responsibilities:

Assisting in implementing study protocols and SOPs
Translation and Transcribing
Supporting research implementation (e.g.
Conducting of interviews and focus group discussions
Quality control of interviews and group discussions
Review of research tools and documents
Providing disability accommodation and support
Recruit participants
Conduct informed consent and enrollment of participants
Keep data management log and other monitoring tools up to date
Prepare and print all relevant documents for the fieldwork
Contact and engage with stakeholders' participants to prepare meetings and events
Support meeting preparations to ensure everything is set for the meeting
Prepare reimbursement and arrange travel for participants
Filling and record keeping of source
File informed consent and other
Recruitment forms as per SOPs
Labeling and filing source documents

Duration:
6 Months
Job Requirements
Core Requirements:

Grade 12/NQF level 4

Good Clinical Practice certification

Disability and GBV research experience of 6 months or more

Experience working with people with disabilities

Experience in translating and transcribing

Experience in qualitative data collection

6 months -1 years’ experience in qualitative methods for data collection


Advantageous:
Any experience greater than that which is stated above
Closing Date:
14 July 2026