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SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (SAMRC) VACANCIES
SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (SAMRC)
GENOMICS PLATFORM
(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.
PROJECT LEADER: DATA MANAGER
Duration: One-Year Contract
The SAMRC’s Genomics Platform requires a suitably qualified and experienced Project Leader: Data Manager. The Genomics Platform currently generates large volumes of sequencing data per year. The position of Data Manager is essential to manage the large volume of sequencing data generated at our Platform. This will include data transfer from the sequencers to the SAMRC servers and to the Centre for High Performance Computing. Additionally, the manager will ensure the data integrity and efficient transfer of data to our clients.
Responsibilities:
Data Management
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). 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 501 455 per annum, cost-to-company
Closing date: 16 September 2023
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R 633A) 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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GENOMICS PLATFORM
(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.
PROJECT LEADER: DATA MANAGER
Duration: One-Year Contract
The SAMRC’s Genomics Platform requires a suitably qualified and experienced Project Leader: Data Manager. The Genomics Platform currently generates large volumes of sequencing data per year. The position of Data Manager is essential to manage the large volume of sequencing data generated at our Platform. This will include data transfer from the sequencers to the SAMRC servers and to the Centre for High Performance Computing. Additionally, the manager will ensure the data integrity and efficient transfer of data to our clients.
Responsibilities:
Data Management
- To develop and implement data management policies.
- To develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the management of sequencing data at the Genomics Platform (in collaboration with SAMRC IT department).
- To develop and implement data storage solutions for the Genomics Platform.
- To maintain systems to curate, store and manage sequencing data.
- To develop and maintain data quality control pipelines.
- To perform NGS data quality assessments following sequencing.
- To ensure integrity of NGS data before transfer to clients.
- To communicate any data quality issues with laboratory staff and laboratory manager.
- To develop and implement effective data transfer solutions for the Genomics Platform.
- To oversee all aspects of data transfer including logging, quality control and archiving.
- To address any data transfer issues.
- To communicate with clients during the data transfer process to understand their needs.
- To communicate data transfer requirements and issues effectively with SAMRC IT department.
- To communicate data transfer requirements and issues effectively with the Centre for High Performance Computing.
Core Requirements:
- MSc in Bioinformatics or Genetics or similar qualification or higher
- Working experience within a Genetics or Bioinformatics environment
- One year experience with working in a Linux and Windows environment
- Two years’ experience with NGS data analysis and quality control
- Knowledge of GATK Best Practices
- Experience with managing NGS data sets
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
Advantageous:
- Experience with working in a high-performance computing environment
- Experience with creating scripts for uploading and transferring large data sets.
- Strong knowledge in one scripting programming language
- Experience with data analytics using R programming language
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). 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 501 455 per annum, cost-to-company
Closing date: 16 September 2023
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R 633A) 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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NON-COMMUNICABLE DESEASES RESEARCH UNIT
(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.
SPECIALIST SCIENTIST (DATA SCIENCE AND EPIDEMIOLOGY)
3-Year Full-time contract
The South African MRC NCDRU’s purpose is to develop and apply and integrated program of research and capacity development to improve the understanding, prevention, detection and control of common non-communicable diseases in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. NCDRU is seeking to appoint a Senior Scientist/Specialist Scientist with competence in the application advanced statistical methods and data analytics to non-communicable disease epidemiology and prevention. This is a 3-year full-time contract post which is available immediately, based in Cape Town.
Responsibilities:
• Designing research questions, developing protocols to address research questions relating to cardiometabolic disease epidemiology in Africa.
• Contributing to the identification, negotiation and acquisition of population-based data across Africa, to enrich an existing database of cardiometabolic risk profile in Africa.
• Managing and maintaining large and complex datasets on cardiometabolic diseases
• Conducting advanced biostatistical/analytical modelling including Bayesian and non-Bayesian hierarchical modelling
• Working with international collaborators in a global consortium to generate global and regional estimates and trends of cardiometabolic risk profiles.
• Attending online and face-to-face meeting of the consortium
• Leading and contributing to scientific papers writing and publication in international peer-reviewed journals
• Presentation and national and regional conferences
• Establishing and maintaining links with stakeholders both national and internationally, to create new opportunities and maximize the reach and impact of the research.
• Identifying funding opportunities and lead grant proposals writing to attract funding to support and expand the research portfolio.
• Contributing to capacity development by mentoring Masters and PhD students.
Core Requirements:
• PhD in epidemiology/public health/medical demography relating to NCDs with experience in large data analysis; or PhD in biostatistics/data science with experience on NCD epidemiology.
• At least 3 years research experience in a research institution or a university, ideally in the area chronic disease epidemiology and prevention in the South African and African context
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Experience in working with diverse people and multiple projects.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Ability to lead scientific writing, demonstrated through involvement in scientific papers as first or senior author.
• Experience of involvement in grant writing to attract funding for research.
• Experience in mentoring Masters or PhD students
• Advanced knowledge of at least one of the following statistical packages: R, SPSS, SAS or STATA
• Experience in handling/analysing large/complex datasets.
• Willingness to travel
Advantageous:
• Involvement in international collaborative research
• Clinical experience
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). 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 R1 025 391 per annum will be offered, cost-to-company, dependent on qualifications and experience.
Closing date: 15 September 2023
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R643A) 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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NON-COMMUNICABLE DESEASES RESEARCH UNIT
(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.
SPECIALIST SCIENTIST (DATA SCIENCE AND EPIDEMIOLOGY)
3-Year Full-time contract
The South African MRC NCDRU’s purpose is to develop and apply and integrated program of research and capacity development to improve the understanding, prevention, detection and control of common non-communicable diseases in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. NCDRU is seeking to appoint a Senior Scientist/Specialist Scientist with competence in the application advanced statistical methods and data analytics to non-communicable disease epidemiology and prevention. This is a 3-year full-time contract post which is available immediately, based in Cape Town.
Responsibilities:
• Designing research questions, developing protocols to address research questions relating to cardiometabolic disease epidemiology in Africa.
• Contributing to the identification, negotiation and acquisition of population-based data across Africa, to enrich an existing database of cardiometabolic risk profile in Africa.
• Managing and maintaining large and complex datasets on cardiometabolic diseases
• Conducting advanced biostatistical/analytical modelling including Bayesian and non-Bayesian hierarchical modelling
• Working with international collaborators in a global consortium to generate global and regional estimates and trends of cardiometabolic risk profiles.
• Attending online and face-to-face meeting of the consortium
• Leading and contributing to scientific papers writing and publication in international peer-reviewed journals
• Presentation and national and regional conferences
• Establishing and maintaining links with stakeholders both national and internationally, to create new opportunities and maximize the reach and impact of the research.
• Identifying funding opportunities and lead grant proposals writing to attract funding to support and expand the research portfolio.
• Contributing to capacity development by mentoring Masters and PhD students.
Core Requirements:
• PhD in epidemiology/public health/medical demography relating to NCDs with experience in large data analysis; or PhD in biostatistics/data science with experience on NCD epidemiology.
• At least 3 years research experience in a research institution or a university, ideally in the area chronic disease epidemiology and prevention in the South African and African context
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Experience in working with diverse people and multiple projects.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Ability to lead scientific writing, demonstrated through involvement in scientific papers as first or senior author.
• Experience of involvement in grant writing to attract funding for research.
• Experience in mentoring Masters or PhD students
• Advanced knowledge of at least one of the following statistical packages: R, SPSS, SAS or STATA
• Experience in handling/analysing large/complex datasets.
• Willingness to travel
Advantageous:
• Involvement in international collaborative research
• Clinical experience
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). 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 R1 025 391 per annum will be offered, cost-to-company, dependent on qualifications and experience.
Closing date: 15 September 2023
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R643A) 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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GENDER AND HEALTH 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.
SENIOR RESEARCH TECHNOLOGIST (S): PROJECT COORDINATOR
Duration: One-Year Contract
The South African Medical Research Council, Gender and Health Research Unit (GHRU) requires suitably qualified and experienced Social Science Research Technologist to coordinate our disability and SRHR related research and training projects.
Responsibilities:
Core Requirements:
developing SOPs and study documentation tools
financial management
using qualitative and quantitative data analysis software (NVIVO, Redcap)
using quality assurance assessment tools for health care services
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. 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 377 223 per annum, cost-to-company, will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.
Closing date: 12 September 2023
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R 644A) 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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GENDER AND HEALTH 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.
SENIOR RESEARCH TECHNOLOGIST (S): PROJECT COORDINATOR
Duration: One-Year Contract
The South African Medical Research Council, Gender and Health Research Unit (GHRU) requires suitably qualified and experienced Social Science Research Technologist to coordinate our disability and SRHR related research and training projects.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting in developing study protocols
- Developing study SOPs
- Monitoring and evaluating implementation of SOPs and project protocols.
- Enrolling participants
- Leading intervention implementation
- Overseeing and conducting transcription and translation of interviews
- Supporting the qualitative analysis of interviews and group discussions
- Participating in Conference Calls and workshops and write meeting summaries.
- Arranging investigator meetings and colliding meeting minutes
- Maintaining stakeholder relationships and writing stakeholder engagement reports
- Facilitating external Interactions for study updates and quality of data
- Overseeing administrative procedures of the study project
- Overseeing Data management tasks including Data QC and Data Transfer
- Updating of study logs and operational plan
- Checking and overseeing filing of source documentation
- Supporting supply chain acquisition
- Supervising study staff (technologists/research assistants/intern)
- Checking team’s weekly tasks and task completions, intervene when challenges arise
- Ensuring accuracy and precision of work and that tasks are completed within time-lines set
Core Requirements:
- 3-year degree or accredited certificate in social sciences, humanities, psychology, management, health science or similar field or higher
- 3 - 4 years’ experience in research, social sciences or related environment1 - 3 years’ experience using qualitative methods for data collection.
- 1 - 2 years’ experience in:
developing SOPs and study documentation tools
financial management
using qualitative and quantitative data analysis software (NVIVO, Redcap)
using quality assurance assessment tools for health care services
- Transcriptions and translation within industry standards
- Excellent computer skills in MS Office packages
- Fluent in both English and IsiZulu
- Good Clinical Practice and Human Subject Protection training
Advantageous:
- Honours / Master’s degree in public health or social science
- Experience working with people with disabilities.
- Completion of sign language course
- Experience in conference presentation
- Ability to work both independently and in a multidisciplinary team
- Valid unendorsed code 8 Drivers license
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. 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 377 223 per annum, cost-to-company, will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.
Closing date: 12 September 2023
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R 644A) 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.
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST- CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
Duration: One-Year Contract
Responsibilities:
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). 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: 10 September 2023
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R 641A) 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.
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST- CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
Duration: One-Year Contract
Responsibilities:
- To conduct laboratory duties at the HIDRU laboratories in compliance with local and international regulations i.e: SANAS, SA GCP, DAIDS Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP)
- Processing and management of samples during the pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical stages
- To provide accurate results within stipulated turnaround times
- Management of laboratory documentation at the onsite laboratory/central laboratory
- Adhere to the internal and external quality control and quality assurance programs.
- Management of onsite/central laboratory stock.
- Train, mentor and assess new laboratory staff.
- Perform validations, verifications, and proficiency/competency testing.
- Preparation of monthly reports.
- Preparation of the laboratory for audits. Participation in local and international audits.
- Be willing to work at all HIDRU site laboratories and other areas of laboratory as needed.
- Be willing to work on HIV studies, TB studies, COVID-19 studies, and studies linked to other infectious diseases.
Core Requirements:
- National Diploma - Biomedical Technology or similar equivalent qualification or higher
- 1- year experience in a Clinical Pathology laboratory, post qualification
- Proof of current registration with the Health Professions Council of SA in Clinical Pathology, Independent Practice
- Willing to work outside normal working hours, i.e., afterhours and weekends.
Advantageous:
- Good Clinical Laboratory Practice [GCLP], International Air Transport Association (IATA) training
- Previous research/clinical trial experience
- A Code 8 driver’s license
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). 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: 10 September 2023
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R 641A) 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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COCHRANE SOUTH AFRICA
(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.
SENIOR OFFICER: OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Duration: Permanent
The South African Medical Research Council’s, Cochrane South Africa unit requires a suitably qualified Office Administrator with experience in office management. The duties of the advertised position include providing administrative support to projects, coordinating financial transactions with Finance and Supply Chain Management, provide financial reports, and management of assets within the unit.
Responsibilities:
Administration and coordination
Financial management and coordination
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). 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 324 399 for the Senior Officer post per annum, cost-to-company, will be negotiated considering experience and qualifications.
Closing Date: 10 September 2023
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R 640A) 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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COCHRANE SOUTH AFRICA
(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.
SENIOR OFFICER: OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Duration: Permanent
The South African Medical Research Council’s, Cochrane South Africa unit requires a suitably qualified Office Administrator with experience in office management. The duties of the advertised position include providing administrative support to projects, coordinating financial transactions with Finance and Supply Chain Management, provide financial reports, and management of assets within the unit.
Responsibilities:
Administration and coordination
- To plan, coordinate and manage all logistics and operational aspects of the administration function of the Cochrane Centre.
- To arrange local and international travel arrangements for all staff.
- To manage all assets at the Cochrane Centre.
- Assist in workshop arrangement and catering.
- To place orders for the Unit’s IT equipment and Supplies in accordance with SAMRC. procurement policies and to arrange for payment of goods and services.
- To provide secretariat duties for all Cochrane Center meetings.
- To provide logistical support for stakeholder engagements.
- Prepare documentation for stakeholder meetings.
Financial management and coordination
- To ensure that all purchases are made within the budget of Cochrane Centre.
- To create and maintain up-to-date financial spreadsheets to ensure a budget is available before procurement occurs.
- To provide Clients with quotes and invoices and to ensure receipt of payment from clients for Services provided.
- To assist with directing the contractors visiting the Cochrane Centre for maintenance services.
- To serve as the units Health & Safety Representative, Incident investigator and Evacuation marshal.
Core Requirements:
- 3-year National Diploma Office Administrative/ Business Management or similar relevant qualification or higher.
- At least 3 years office administrative support experience in a high-level support environment
- 1 - 2 years’ experience in Travel Management – local and international.
- 1 – 2 years of knowledge and experience in the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Supply Chain Management (SCM).
- Advanced experience in MS Excel, proficiency in MS Word and PowerPoint.
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
Advantageous:
- Experience within a research organisation
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). 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 324 399 for the Senior Officer post per annum, cost-to-company, will be negotiated considering experience and qualifications.
Closing Date: 10 September 2023
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R 640A) 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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GENDER AND HEALTH RESEARCH UNIT
(PRETORIA 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.
STUDY CO-ORDINATOR – 1 POST
Duration: 5 Year Contract
The South African Medical Research Council’s Gender and Health Research Unit has been awarded funding from Welcome Trust for a large study, entitled: Fediša Modikologo which aims to describe the impact of severe intimate partner violence on women and their families, to understand risk factors for intimate partner femicide, and drivers of intergenerational cycling of violence. The research will be conducted at the SAMRC Pretoria/Tshwane Offices. This project requires a suitably qualified and experienced Site Coordinator to work closely with the Regional Manager at SAMRC Pretoria offices. The job requires a site coordinator who will coordinate and implement the study, which will include, but is not limited to, the following:
Responsibilities:
- Co-ordinating data collection and participant support activities.
- Contribute to finalizing study tools and training of study site staff.
- Monitoring, supervising study data collection and informed consent procedures, including record-keeping.
- Ensure implementation of and monitoring of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
- Manage and supervise the site’s study staff.
- Oversee and ensure timetable adherence for participant recruitment, assessment, and retention at the research site.
- Manage resources, including vehicles, premises, and finance.
- Supervise operational activities at the site and ensure it is a conducive environment for work and participant attendance.
- Quality control and assurance.
- Assist with scientific report writing/publications and presentations.
Core Requirements:
- 4-year Hons degree in Health/Social Science or a similar qualification relevant for public health research.
- At least two years of relevant experience in research project co-ordination.
- Experience working on gender-based violence (GBV) research and knowledge of GBV and impact of GBV research on staff.
- Experience conducting face-to-face interviews and managing consent processes.
- Experience working sensitively with traumatized research participants.
- Experience working in a team and managing stakeholder groups or managing staff.
- A sound understanding of Good Clinical Practice and understanding of the special considerations with GBV research and child participants.
- Fluency in speaking and writing in English and Sepedi or Setswana or Sesotho
- A code 08 manual South African driver’s license.
- Experience conducting GBV and violence against children research.
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). 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 443 786 per annum, cost-to-company, will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.
Closing Date: 08 September 2023
PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R 636A) 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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