CANSA Vacancy – Research Assistant
The Cancer Association of South Africa has a vacancy for the following position: Research Assistant
Position Details:
- 12 Month Contract, half-day position based in CANSA’s Research Department, set up
to work remotely from home. - The Salary Package and benefits offered are commensurate with the NPO industry.
- To support various research undertakings with the Research Department including grant seeking, proposal writing, assisting in reviewing research proposals, and support the Head of Research in identified research areas.
- Assist and identify new research opportunities, including new research projects and new collaborations, based on CANSA’s mission and vision.
- Support CANSA Services and Advocacy departments in facilitating studies/surveys for producing evidence based information for CANSA service offerings and to support a research component in their funding proposals.
- Reviewing literature on cancer related research topics including undertaking a systematic literature review or desk top review to provide and support health programmes, campaigns and other research related outputs.
- Review and update CANSA fact sheets.
Generic Details:
- Download pdf with job requirements & contact info here…
- Please submit your Detailed CV and supporting documents via email to recruitment@cansa.org.za
- Your application email should reflect the reference RES Assistant in the subject line
Closing date for applications:
21 February 2025
Commencement date:
April 2025
About CANSA:
- Our Vision: A leader in the fight against cancer in SA, since 1931, the vision of the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), is to lead South Africa towards a cancer free society.
- Our Mission: Our mission as a non-profit fighting cancer, is to enable research, educate the public and advocate for and support all people affected by cancer.
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