SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (SAMRC)
SCIENTIST (S) (R740A) - CLOSING DATE: 8 JULY 2024
GENDER AND HEALTH RESEARCH UNIT PRETORIA 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. The organisation prides itself on six core values: being pioneering, striving for excellence, respect, integrity, citizenship, and working collaboratively. Scientist (S) 12-month contract This post exists to support the Ntombi Vimbela! flagship research activities in GHRU through assisting with project coordination, supervision of research assistants, supporting intervention implementation, literature review, data collection and data analysis, and contribute to report and manuscript writing. These tasks are essential for GHRU to meet its primary objective (i.e. to conduct high quality scientific research aimed to improve the health status and quality of life of women, and to inform policy, health services, and health promotion. Responsibilities: • Contribute to the development of research tools, protocols and SOPs. • Co-ordinate data collection and intervention implementation activities, • Conduct literature searches and reviews • Conduct qualitative data analysis, statistical analysis, and interpretation of quantitative data. • Input into publishing written scientific outputs • Supervise research assistants and report on performance • Participate in research dissemination and translation activities Core Requirements: • Masters in public health, Social Sciences or related. • 2 years’ experience working in research environment • 2 years’ experience in project coordination and managing small teams. Advantageous: • 2 years’ experience with quantitative and qualitative research. • 1 year working in the gender-based violence field of study. • Experience preparing and formatting manuscripts for scientific publication. 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 R534 050 per annum, cost-to-company, will be negotiated considering experience and qualifications. Closing date: 8 July 2024 PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R740A) 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. This website is optimised for secure, standards compliant web browsers. To view and use this website, you should use a web browser other than Internet Explorer. Options include: The latest version of Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Opera and Safari.
CHIEF RESEARCH TECHNOLOGIST: LABORATORY LEAD (R741A) - CLOSING DATE 07 JULY 2024
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. Chief Research Technologist: Laboratory Lead Duration: 3-year contract The South African Medical Research Council, HIV and Other Infectious Diseases Research Unit requires a qualified and experienced Laboratory Lead to oversee laboratory functioning at their 6 onsite laboratories and central laboratory facilities. The successful candidate must have extensive knowledge of the functioning of clinical trial laboratories. They should have technical and scientific knowledge and management experience with research and diagnostic laboratories. Responsibilities:
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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 591 632.00 per annum, cost-to-company will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications. Closing date: 07 July 2024 PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R 741A) 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. This website is optimised for secure, standards compliant web browsers. In order to view and use this website, you should use a web browser other than Internet Explorer. Options include: The latest version of 'Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Opera and Safari'
SPECIALIST CLINICIAN (E) (R745A) - CLOSING DATE: 29 JUNE 2024
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. SPECIALIST CLINICIAN (E) Duration: 2- YEAR position A position has become available for a Specialist Clinician Scientist in the HIV and Other Infectious Diseases Research Unit. The person will be required to be CRS leader and IOR in their respective site. Responsibilities: • Provide leadership and oversight for all clinical research activities. • Ensure implementation and compliance of multiple projects as per regulatory requirements, ethical standards, study protocols, SOPs, and timelines. • Oversee participant recruitment, enrolment, and follow-up processes. • Maintain accurate and comprehensive study documentation. • Collaborate with the study team to ensure the successful execution of clinical trials. • Monitor and report on the progress of clinical studies to HIDRU Unit leadership, sponsors, and stakeholders. • Address and resolve any issues related to study conduct and participant safety. • Principal investigator (PI) on clinical trials within the Unit. • Project management skills, including management of staff performance, output and quality, team coordination and supervision skills • Advanced knowledge of management of clinical emergencies and abnormal investigation results • Report writing • Participation in required protocol related teleconferences • Willing to contribute to the scientific research agenda of the Unit. • Income generation through grants and contracts as a PI, and management of site finances • Develop publications for peer-reviewed scientific journals • Contribute to research grants and conference abstracts • Contribution to management of the Unit or SAMRC through meeting organisation or participation in committees, reviews, and organisational processes. Includes assistance with Unit reporting processes, organizing academic days, journal clubs etc. Core Requirements: • Medical degree • HPCSA registration • Track record of managing and conducting clinical trials as a principal investigator for 2 to 5 years. • Proven ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams in the last 2 to 5 years. • In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and Good Clinical Practice guidelines. • Leadership role in a sites that is conducting HIV vaccine clinical trials or infectious disease clinical trials, including staff/people management. • Proven clinical and project management skills • Leadership competency, encompassing strategic thinking, impact and influence, leading and inspiring teams, analytical and critical thinking, teamwork and collaboration, together with stakeholder centricity and service. Advantageous: • PhD or Masters in health-related field. • Proven track record of securing grants as PI and attracting funding in the last 5 years. • Track record of publications 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 1 481 778.00 per annum, cost-to-company will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications. Closing date: 29 June 2024 PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R745A) 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. 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. TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER MANAGER (R717A) - CLOSING DATE: 27 JUNE 2024
SAMRC- Grants, Innovation and Product Development (GIPD) Division (CAPE TOWN) 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. Technology Transfer Manager Duration: 3-Year Contract GIPD division is seeking to appoint a Technology Transfer Manager to manage innovation activities at the SAMRC, specifically the activities and responsibilities of the SAMRC’s Technology Transfer Office. The incumbent will report to a Senior Program Manager and will be responsible for the following strategic and core areas: Responsibilities: IP management and technology transfer
Manage the SAMRC-TIA Seed fund, including:
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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 917 251.00 per annum, cost-to-company, will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications. Closing date: 27 June 2024 PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R717A) 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. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA BREEZY HR (SAMRC WEBSITE, www.mrc.ac.za) This website is optimised for secure, standards compliant web browsers. In order to view and use this website, you should use a web browser other than Internet Explorer. Options include: The latest version of 'Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Opera and Safari'
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