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SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (SAMRC) VACANCIES
SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (SAMRC)
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)
(CAPE TOWN OFFICE)
5-year contract position
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) is a globally recognised and respected medical research institution whose vision is to build a healthy nation through research and innovation.
The CFO is a member of the Executive Management Committee reporting to the SAMRC President. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the financial management of the SAMRC, a section 3A Public Entity, in compliance with the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations. The position includes responsibility for financial planning and budgeting, financial management, financial reporting, external and internal audit, asset management, risk and fraud management, supply chain management, facilities management and Information Technology.
SAMRC will ensure an appropriate handover period to ensure the smooth functioning of the entity.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
KEY REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). Applicants are advised that the SAMRC has adopted a Workplace Policy on Covid-19 Vaccinations as part of its conditions of employment. The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.
The SAMRC offers a highly competitive, all-inclusive remuneration package, which is negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R585A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.
Closing date: 28 February 2023. No late applications will be accepted.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)
(CAPE TOWN OFFICE)
5-year contract position
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) is a globally recognised and respected medical research institution whose vision is to build a healthy nation through research and innovation.
The CFO is a member of the Executive Management Committee reporting to the SAMRC President. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the financial management of the SAMRC, a section 3A Public Entity, in compliance with the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations. The position includes responsibility for financial planning and budgeting, financial management, financial reporting, external and internal audit, asset management, risk and fraud management, supply chain management, facilities management and Information Technology.
SAMRC will ensure an appropriate handover period to ensure the smooth functioning of the entity.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Strategic leadership, support and insight on fundamental financial management challenges
- Developing, implementing and managing strategies and policies which will impact positively on the financial performance of the MRC
- Ensuring the accurate execution of functions in compliance with relevant legislation
- Overall accountability for all income and expenditure (government and non-governmental)
- Overall accountability for asset management
- Preparation of the annual budget and applying budgetary control measures
- Establishment and maintenance of accounting and financial records and systems
- Continuous and timely production of financial management information
- Compiling annual financial statements in accordance with Standards of Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP)
- Assist in the review and negotiation of all financial contracts and agreements
- Responsibility for adherence to the limits and provisions detailed in the delegation of authority and supply chain management policy
- Development, implementation and oversight of Risk Management
- Performing statutory duties and exercising delegated authority.
- Any other responsibilities as may arise due to operational and strategically required
KEY REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
- Chartered Accountant (SA) with 10 years’ experience at Executive level.
- Registration with South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)
- Sound understanding and experience of GRAP, the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations
- Excellent competencies and capabilities in all aspects of the public sector competency framework for senior managers
- Experience and/or knowledge of policy development and strategic planning processes
- Experience in process optimisation and efficiency improvements without compromising compliance with relevant legislation
- Experience in the management and implementation of major projects
- Proven track record in a medium to large size functioning organisation operating in a globally competitive environment
- Proven track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams
- Public and private sector experience within SA
Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). Applicants are advised that the SAMRC has adopted a Workplace Policy on Covid-19 Vaccinations as part of its conditions of employment. The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.
The SAMRC offers a highly competitive, all-inclusive remuneration package, which is negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R585A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.
Closing date: 28 February 2023. No late applications will be accepted.
HIV AND OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASES RESEARCH UNIT
(DURBAN OFFICE)
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.
RESEARCH CLINICIAN /COMPETENT RESEARCH CLINICIAN
Duration: Two-Year Contract
The SAMRC’s HIV and other Infectious Diseases Research Unit (HIDRU) is a large, dynamic research unit conducting HIV-related clinical trials in at least five clinical research sites in Durban. The Unit aims to contribute towards finding a vaccine and optimizing pre-exposure prophylaxis to prevent HIV infection amongst men, women, mothers and children. The Unit is committed to building the next generation of clinician scientists through a dedicated career progression pathway for clinicians. The post holder will assist with and form an integral part of the SAMRC’s transformation agenda. The Unit seeks to appoint dedicated, industrious, persevering, passionate, committed and motivated clinicians, with relevant clinical experience in infectious diseases (HIV, Tuberculosis, Sexually Transmitted Infections, COVID-19 etc), medical emergencies, and primary healthcare, who are interested in pursuing a career in clinical research. The incumbent will work with existing Principal Investigators, Clinical Site Research Leaders and Clinicians to manage the clinical aspects of HIV prevention trials and could work towards building a research career. Training opportunities include support for pursuing higher degrees such as master’s or PhD. The Unit also strives to appoint clinicians in line with the Unit’s transformation goals.
Responsibilities:
Clinical and safety management:
Clinical document management:
Quality / File Management:
Capacity development:
Research outputs:
Core Requirements:
Advantageous:
Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). Applicants are advised that the SAMRC has adopted a Workplace Policy on Covid-19 Vaccinations as part of its conditions of employment. The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.
A salary will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.
Closing date: 24 February 2023
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R588A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.
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HIV AND OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASES RESEARCH UNIT
(DURBAN OFFICE)
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.
RESEARCH CLINICIAN /COMPETENT RESEARCH CLINICIAN
Duration: Two-Year Contract
The SAMRC’s HIV and other Infectious Diseases Research Unit (HIDRU) is a large, dynamic research unit conducting HIV-related clinical trials in at least five clinical research sites in Durban. The Unit aims to contribute towards finding a vaccine and optimizing pre-exposure prophylaxis to prevent HIV infection amongst men, women, mothers and children. The Unit is committed to building the next generation of clinician scientists through a dedicated career progression pathway for clinicians. The post holder will assist with and form an integral part of the SAMRC’s transformation agenda. The Unit seeks to appoint dedicated, industrious, persevering, passionate, committed and motivated clinicians, with relevant clinical experience in infectious diseases (HIV, Tuberculosis, Sexually Transmitted Infections, COVID-19 etc), medical emergencies, and primary healthcare, who are interested in pursuing a career in clinical research. The incumbent will work with existing Principal Investigators, Clinical Site Research Leaders and Clinicians to manage the clinical aspects of HIV prevention trials and could work towards building a research career. Training opportunities include support for pursuing higher degrees such as master’s or PhD. The Unit also strives to appoint clinicians in line with the Unit’s transformation goals.
Responsibilities:
Clinical and safety management:
- Perform clinical activities related to the trial including clinical assessments, specimen collection, laboratory results review, oversight of the safety of study participants, determination of clinical eligibility, and administration of study product
- Conduct clinical interviews and administer study questionnaires
- Follow up, assess and manage AEs, EAEs, and SAEs
- Undertake after hours and weekend work as required
- Rotate across clinical research sites and provide back-up where and when required.
Clinical document management:
- Complete all required study-related documentation according to the study protocol, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements.
- Report AEs, EAEs, and SAEs, document AEs, EAEs, and SAEs and write reports as needed
Quality / File Management:
- Conduct regular quality control checks to ensure accuracy of clinical data collection and good quality data
- Write reports as required
Capacity development:
- Train new clinicians and nurses and capacitate the research team at site level and within the Unit
Research outputs:
- Contribute to unit documents and publications
- Assist with the conceptualization of new research ideas
- Work towards leading new research projects within the unit
Core Requirements:
- MBChB degree with Internship and Community Service completed or relevant higher qualification.
- HPCSA and MPS registration
- Computer Literate
Advantageous:
- Proven clinical trial or research experience
- Proven experience in ARV treatment
- Trained in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Trained in Good Clinical Practice
- Sound communication and organizational skills within a multi-disciplinary team
- A Code 8 manual drivers’ license
- Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
- Registered for a master’s degree
Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). Applicants are advised that the SAMRC has adopted a Workplace Policy on Covid-19 Vaccinations as part of its conditions of employment. The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.
A salary will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.
Closing date: 24 February 2023
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R588A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.
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OFFICE OF AIDS AND TB RESEARCH
(CAPE TOWN OFFICE)
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.
TECHNICAL LEAD: MONITORING, EVALUATION AND RESEARCH
Duration: Two-year contract
Office of AIDS and TB research is designing and implementing a suite of social impact bonds that aims to: improve the contribution of private sector investors to innovative programmes in HIV and TB and other health areas that focus on outcomes, create a stronger link and feedback loops between research, knowledge management and policy review, contribute to the setting up of the policy and governance framework for further social impact bonds that will save government money in the future and create the channel from impact investing to important research and programmes in areas with potential for social impact.
This work is innovative and requires a Technical Lead: Monitoring, Evaluation and Research to lead the design and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation system of the social impact bonds, including development of study protocols, coordination of ethics and approval related processes, development of research tools and SOPs, data management, quality assurance of data, data management and security, data analysis and interpretation, and dissemination of findings. The generated data will be used to inform payments to social investors, develop prospectuses and proposals to generate income, contribute to policies, guidelines and legislation in South Africa and globally, and contribute to the inter(national) science system through publications and presentations.
This will require a good knowledge and understanding of HIV and TB epidemics and health more broadly in the South African and global context, a sound understanding of and experience in research (including research designs, data collection tools, methodologies, SOPs, ethics committee processes and approvals, data management and security, data analyses, writing of manuscripts for publication, etc.), knowledge of social impact bonds and how data findings are used to inform decisions and payments, an ability to work with the many stakeholders (government, private investors, NGO implementers, technical partners), ability to work with researchers who will assist with the design of the interventions, and support the work of the other technical leads who will focus on innovation in programming and financing and drive overall programme implementation. This is an unusual combination of skills.
As this is a changing growing environment this requires flexibility and adaptability in order to respond to the changing environment and new opportunities.
This post is available immediately and is based at the Cape Town office in Parow.
Responsibilities:
• Contribute to the design and implementation of the Social Impact Bonds, with a focus on all the components of the evaluation of the SIBs and collection, management, interpretation and reporting of data,
• Manage data system, ensuring data security and compliance with ethical standards, making changes to data capture, dashboards and user access permissions as needed
• Coordinate with service providers to ensure that data is fully and correctly captured, the database properly maintained and data flow adequate
• Coordinate and contribute to analysis of data to inform payment mechanisms, performance management and evaluations.
• Support the dissemination and popularization of, including writing and contributing to, SIB research and evaluation data
• Translate SIB intervention and evaluation findings to contribute to policy, guidelines or legislation through peer-reviewed articles, policy briefs, reports, etc.
• Disseminate and popularise SIB generated data through presentations at conferences and stakeholder meetings
• Support and contribute to the development of proposals and prospectuses for current and future SIBs
• Contribute to the management of and reporting to stakeholders.
Core Requirements:
• Relevant Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Science, Development or any other relevant field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a related health or social systems field.
• At least 3 years’ experience in scientific research.
• Experience in the management of projects, staff and budgets, including the coordination of a multi-year programme of work.
Preferred Requirements:
• PhD or PhD candidate
• Experience with legal, financial and reporting requirements of large internationally funded projects.
• Knowledge of social impact bonds and the use of data to inform payment mechanisms. Five years (5) of M&E experience working on monitoring, evaluation and research, managing data intensive programs, and designing monitoring and evaluation methodologies and tools, with progressively increasing responsibility.
• Knowledge of M&E issues and indicator development for system strengthening/capacity building and service delivery strengthening.
Key competencies:
Knowledge:
• Sound knowledge and understanding of HIV and TB epidemics and broader health issues in the South African and global context.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of research including research designs, data collection tools, methodologies, SOPs, ethics committee processes and approvals, data management and security, data analyses, etc.
Skills and attributes
• Strong analytical and technical skills, with expertise and experience in coordinating and implementing studies and managing data, and an ability to deliver program optimisation using data.
• Critical thinking and intellectual curiosity, including proven ability to think creatively, conceptually and analytically, and to use evidence as a basis for sound decision making.
• High level of organisational skills and ability to provide oversight over a large multi-year programme.
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence and ability to apply it to day-to-day management as well as larger strategic decisions
• Strong leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills including the ability to lead up, across and down multiple stakeholders
• Experience engaging with and managing stakeholders at a senior level
• Ability to take the initiative and work with a low level of supervision within a team
• Strong track record of ethical decision-making, integrity and professionalism
• Ability to communicate in English (written, verbal) at an advanced level
• Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands
• Technically competent with various software programs, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage people and relationships, including proven track record in influencing others, and an ability to collaborate with and develop personnel.
Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). Applicants are advised that the SAMRC has adopted a Workplace Policy on Covid-19 Vaccinations as part of its conditions of employment. The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.
A salary in the region of R816 350 per annum, cost to company.
Closing date: 22 February 2023
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R586A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.
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OFFICE OF AIDS AND TB RESEARCH
(CAPE TOWN OFFICE)
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.
TECHNICAL LEAD: MONITORING, EVALUATION AND RESEARCH
Duration: Two-year contract
Office of AIDS and TB research is designing and implementing a suite of social impact bonds that aims to: improve the contribution of private sector investors to innovative programmes in HIV and TB and other health areas that focus on outcomes, create a stronger link and feedback loops between research, knowledge management and policy review, contribute to the setting up of the policy and governance framework for further social impact bonds that will save government money in the future and create the channel from impact investing to important research and programmes in areas with potential for social impact.
This work is innovative and requires a Technical Lead: Monitoring, Evaluation and Research to lead the design and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation system of the social impact bonds, including development of study protocols, coordination of ethics and approval related processes, development of research tools and SOPs, data management, quality assurance of data, data management and security, data analysis and interpretation, and dissemination of findings. The generated data will be used to inform payments to social investors, develop prospectuses and proposals to generate income, contribute to policies, guidelines and legislation in South Africa and globally, and contribute to the inter(national) science system through publications and presentations.
This will require a good knowledge and understanding of HIV and TB epidemics and health more broadly in the South African and global context, a sound understanding of and experience in research (including research designs, data collection tools, methodologies, SOPs, ethics committee processes and approvals, data management and security, data analyses, writing of manuscripts for publication, etc.), knowledge of social impact bonds and how data findings are used to inform decisions and payments, an ability to work with the many stakeholders (government, private investors, NGO implementers, technical partners), ability to work with researchers who will assist with the design of the interventions, and support the work of the other technical leads who will focus on innovation in programming and financing and drive overall programme implementation. This is an unusual combination of skills.
As this is a changing growing environment this requires flexibility and adaptability in order to respond to the changing environment and new opportunities.
This post is available immediately and is based at the Cape Town office in Parow.
Responsibilities:
• Contribute to the design and implementation of the Social Impact Bonds, with a focus on all the components of the evaluation of the SIBs and collection, management, interpretation and reporting of data,
• Manage data system, ensuring data security and compliance with ethical standards, making changes to data capture, dashboards and user access permissions as needed
• Coordinate with service providers to ensure that data is fully and correctly captured, the database properly maintained and data flow adequate
• Coordinate and contribute to analysis of data to inform payment mechanisms, performance management and evaluations.
• Support the dissemination and popularization of, including writing and contributing to, SIB research and evaluation data
• Translate SIB intervention and evaluation findings to contribute to policy, guidelines or legislation through peer-reviewed articles, policy briefs, reports, etc.
• Disseminate and popularise SIB generated data through presentations at conferences and stakeholder meetings
• Support and contribute to the development of proposals and prospectuses for current and future SIBs
• Contribute to the management of and reporting to stakeholders.
Core Requirements:
• Relevant Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Science, Development or any other relevant field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a related health or social systems field.
• At least 3 years’ experience in scientific research.
• Experience in the management of projects, staff and budgets, including the coordination of a multi-year programme of work.
Preferred Requirements:
• PhD or PhD candidate
• Experience with legal, financial and reporting requirements of large internationally funded projects.
• Knowledge of social impact bonds and the use of data to inform payment mechanisms. Five years (5) of M&E experience working on monitoring, evaluation and research, managing data intensive programs, and designing monitoring and evaluation methodologies and tools, with progressively increasing responsibility.
• Knowledge of M&E issues and indicator development for system strengthening/capacity building and service delivery strengthening.
Key competencies:
Knowledge:
• Sound knowledge and understanding of HIV and TB epidemics and broader health issues in the South African and global context.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of research including research designs, data collection tools, methodologies, SOPs, ethics committee processes and approvals, data management and security, data analyses, etc.
Skills and attributes
• Strong analytical and technical skills, with expertise and experience in coordinating and implementing studies and managing data, and an ability to deliver program optimisation using data.
• Critical thinking and intellectual curiosity, including proven ability to think creatively, conceptually and analytically, and to use evidence as a basis for sound decision making.
• High level of organisational skills and ability to provide oversight over a large multi-year programme.
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence and ability to apply it to day-to-day management as well as larger strategic decisions
• Strong leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills including the ability to lead up, across and down multiple stakeholders
• Experience engaging with and managing stakeholders at a senior level
• Ability to take the initiative and work with a low level of supervision within a team
• Strong track record of ethical decision-making, integrity and professionalism
• Ability to communicate in English (written, verbal) at an advanced level
• Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands
• Technically competent with various software programs, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage people and relationships, including proven track record in influencing others, and an ability to collaborate with and develop personnel.
Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). Applicants are advised that the SAMRC has adopted a Workplace Policy on Covid-19 Vaccinations as part of its conditions of employment. The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.
A salary in the region of R816 350 per annum, cost to company.
Closing date: 22 February 2023
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R586A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.
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SOUTH AFRICAN COCHRANE CENTRE
(CAPE TOWN OFFICE)
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression.
CHIEF SPECIALIST SCIENTIST
Permanent Post
Cochrane South Africa, an intramural research unit of the SAMRC, is committed to working in the field of evidence-informed policy and practice. An appropriately qualified and experienced researcher at Chief Specialist Scientist level, is required to join the unit.
The incumbent will be responsible for leading the development of new research concepts and conducting research on implementation science as well as publishing in impactful peer-reviewed journals and presenting at national and international meetings and conferences. The post holder will assist with and form an integral part of the SAMRC’s transformation agenda. The successful candidate will continuously engage funders and lead development of proposals for income generation for the Unit. Furthermore, the postholder will ensure research translation within projects and will lead development of strategies for stakeholder engagement and dissemination of relevant products along with evaluation of research translation strategies.
Responsibilities:
Publications:
- Leading and contributing to scientific publications as first and senior author.
Research Translation:
- Develop accessible products to enhance the uptake of evidence into policy.
- Be a member of relevant technical committees, guideline panels, and related consultancies.
- Participate in organisation of conferences and review of journal articles and funding proposals.
- Present at national and international conferences.
Income generation and financial management:
- Income generation through grants and contracts and management of finances.
Research management and SAMRC citizenship:
- Director of a sub-unit programme or cluster or studies
- Lead or contribute to management of the Unit and contribution to the SAMRC through participation in committees, reviews, and organisational processes.
Capacity development:
- Supervise and mentor postgraduate students
- Conduct external lectures and host or facilitate workshops
- Be involved with post-graduate teaching.
Core Requirements:
- PhD in Health Science, Social Science, or a related discipline or higher
- At least 50 lifetime scientific publications with at least 2 in journals with an impact factor of 5 or more
- Evidence of considerable national and international acknowledgement as an expert
- Presently leading 2 or more projects (with at least 1 with a budget of over half a million Rand) and working on 1 other project in another capacity
- Experience of supervising masters and PhD students
Advantageous:
- Code 08 Manual Driver License.
- International leader in systematic reviews, vaccinology, pandemic preparedness and response, and/or clinical trial registration
- Involvement with international editorial boards, working groups, guideline organisations or other health policy organisations and networks
- Active with capacity development in university setting and globally
Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender, and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). Applicants are advised that the SAMRC has adopted a Workplace Policy on Covid-19 Vaccinations as part of its conditions of employment. The SAMRC does its best to provide the most accurate information; however, if there is anything wrong and unclear applicants are encouraged to contact the HR Recruitment Office at 021-938 0648 before the closing date.
A salary in the region of R 1 400 000 per annum, cost-to-company.
Closing date: 19 February 2023
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R587A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION.
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