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Social Behaviour Research Specialist (Remote)

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Senior (5-10 years)

Work from:

South Africa

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in related field required, Master’s or PhD preferred, Minimum 5 years in social behaviour research, Experience in healthcare or clinical trials, Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods.

Key responsabilities:

Design social behaviour research for clinical trials
Analyze data to assess health outcomes
Manage budgets for implementing research
Lead community engagement and collect data
Prepare reports and publish research findings

Recruitment Matters Africa (Pvt) Ltd Human Resources, Staffing & Recruiting SME https://www.recruitmentmattersafrica.com/

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Job description

We are looking for an experienced Social Behaviour Research Specialist to join our client's team. The successful candidate will integrate social behaviour research as a critical component of clinical studies, with a focus on evaluating behavioural patterns, societal influences, and community engagement in healthcare. This role will also involve adding social behaviour research as a cost/revenue element to enhance the overall financial and operational structure of studies.

Responsibilities

Design and implement social behaviour research as a core element of clinical trials, considering both societal and individual factors affecting health outcomes.
Work closely with clinical and operational teams to identify key behavioural indicators that may influence study results.
Develop protocols and methodologies to assess social behaviours, including patient interactions, compliance, and community engagement.
Integrate social behaviour research as a revenue-generating element in clinical studies by identifying cost-efficient methods to collect and analyse social data.
Work with financial teams to develop budgets that reflect the cost of implementing social behaviour research, balancing operational costs and potential financial returns.
Contribute to the development of funding proposals and grants to secure additional revenue through social research initiatives.
Oversee the collection of social behaviour data, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and observational studies.
Ensure data collection methods comply with ethical standards, particularly concerning participant consent and privacy.
Analyse and interpret data to understand how social behaviours impact clinical study outcomes and overall healthcare interventions.
Lead community engagement efforts to ensure the successful integration of social behaviour studies within diverse populations.
Collaborate with local communities, health providers, and other stakeholders to gain insights into social factors affecting healthcare access and behaviours.
Develop patient-facing materials to explain the role of social behaviour research and its impact on healthcare.
Prepare reports and presentations on the findings from social behaviour research, providing actionable insights for clinical, operational, and financial teams.
Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international conferences.
Liaise with sponsors, regulatory authorities, and funding bodies to communicate the impact and value of integrating social behaviour research into studies.
Collaborate with epidemiologists, health economists, clinical researchers, and data managers to ensure the holistic integration of social behaviour research in study design and analysis.
Contribute to cross-functional meetings, providing input on how social factors influence clinical outcomes and operational efficiency.

Skills

Excellent data analysis skills, with proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, NVivo).
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage both academic and non-academic audiences.
Proficiency in integrating social research into broader study designs and managing its financial aspects.
A keen interest in understanding how social and behavioural factors influence health outcomes.
Ability to work across multiple teams and disciplines, bringing a collaborative mindset to research design and implementation.
A proactive approach to identifying new opportunities for integrating social behaviour research as a revenue element.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field (required).
Master’s degree or PhD in Social Behaviour Research, Health Psychology, or related discipline is preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in social behaviour research, preferably in a healthcare or clinical trial setting.
Experience in developing and implementing social research studies as part of larger clinical or operational projects.
Experience with budgeting and financial modelling for research studies is a plus.
Strong knowledge of social behaviour research methodologies, including both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods.