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A Programme Manager vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium's Clinical HIV Research Unit (CHRU) at the Helen Joseph Hospital in Johannesburg - Gauteng.

Background

Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited (“WHC“) is a wholly owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences. WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives. In addition WHC offers a range of products and services to the Academics conducting these activities in order to assist with the management thereof.

The Clinical HIV Research Unit (CHRU) was initiated in 1998 by Professor Ian Sanne, under the auspices of the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS).  Today the CHRU is an HIV/AIDS, TB and Cervical Cancer research syndicate of the Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited (WHC), which is a wholly-owned subsidiary company of WITS.

The CHRU is proudly the first International Clinical Research Site (CRS) of the AIDS Clinical Trials Group (ACTG).  To date it remains one of the most successful international sites within the ACTG.  The site is substantially funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and USAID/PEPFAR. 

Based at the Helen Joseph Academic Hospital in Johannesburg, the CHRU conducts research into HIV-AIDs, carrying out clinical trials that encompass associated dread diseases (TB, Cervical Cancer and other opportunistic infections) and provides technical expertise and assistance, training of health care personnel, quality assurance assessments of sites, and clinical support services.

Main purpose of the job:

• Our fast-growing team focuses on women’s cancer prevention and health equity research within the Clinical HIV Research Unit, a division of Wits Health Consortium.
• We’re looking for an experienced Programme Manager who will be responsible for the operational management of our women’s health research program.
• The Programme Manager will engage with teams from proposal development through project close-out.
• She/he will provide support for all aspects of projects, including planning and implementation, regulatory affairs, financial and grant management, hiring and training, procurement, reporting and closeout.

Location:

• Helen Joseph Hospital, Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

• Oversee the women’s health research program’s research operations, from proposal development through project close-out
• Support investigators, coordinators, and other program staff to ensure that all projects are conducted in accordance with the protocol/plan, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and international regulations
• Develop and monitor project workplans in consultation with investigators, coordinators, and program staff
• Develop budgets, monitor spending, and assist with financial reporting in consultation with investigators and administrative staff
• Plan staffing needs, and coordinate hiring and training as required
• Prepare project-related reports/presentations as requested
• Supervise the program’s operational and administrative staff
• Oversee procurement and maintenance of program equipment/supply inventory and storage

Required minimum education and training:

• Master’s degree in a health-related field (or similar)

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

• Experience with international donor projects
• Familiarity with regulatory procedures in South Africa
• Willingness to travel internationally for at least two 7-day trips per year
• Training in good clinical practices and protection of human subjects
• Passionate about women’s health
• Thinks analytically and can work independently
• Has excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Has a can-do attitude
• Has great attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and solution-orientated thinking
• Accountable, Assertive, Confident, and Adaptable

Required minimum work experience:

• At least eight years of experience in public health program management or research management
• Excellent organizational, management, and communications skills
• Experience planning, coordinating, and reporting research projects and public health programs
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities
• Experience managing personnel from diverse professional backgrounds
• Experience in financial management and procurement
• Excellent computer literacy, writing, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated history of working effectively in a cross-cultural environment
• Good understanding of clinical trials, epidemiology, and public health research

TO APPLY

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications is 31 May 2021.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.

AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position

A Portfolio Manager vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium's Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (RHI) in Hillbrow, Johannesburg - Gauteng.

Background

The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges.

It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health, and vaccinology. This is done through pioneering, multi-disciplinary research; responsive technical support and innovation in health services; and evidence-based policy development and advocacy with national, regional, and global stakeholders

Main purpose of the job

• To provide high-level planning and portfolio management support to the Director and Projects. Specifically in the areas of support on grants and contract management and reporting, Human Resources planning and management, operational oversight, and support for infrastructure planning and development

Location

• Ward 21 CRS - 22 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Johannesburg

Key performance areas

Strategic Financial and Human Resources Management

• Provide long-range financial, grant, human resources, and infrastructure planning to ensure efficient project delivery over the full project life-cycle
• Assist with securing new business and grant applications by active involvement and collation of information required to write and complete grant applications
• Ensure compliance with donor reporting and preparation of quality reports
• Monitor project expenditure and burn rate, identify areas of over and underspend and provide guidance on mitigation and/or correction as required

Project Management

• Conduct ongoing financial analysis, risk assessment, and forecasting to ensure effective project delivery
• Ensure sound full function project management principles are applied across all projects for the entire life cycles of projects thereby enabling the effective management of all projects within the portfolio
• Maintain current project tracking tools to provide technical line of sight reporting on all key project deliverables
• Create, implement and maintain viable project tracking tools that will enhance and enable efficient project delivery methods

Operations Management

• In conjunction with Human Resources and the respective line manager, guide and manage the recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes for new team members
• Ensure project orientation is formally conducted with all new starters inclusive of an on-the-job training plan
• Actively engage with grants management and HR representatives to build systems to ensure routine, regular, and timely inputs are received from these groups to enable project delivery
• Actively engage with the Facilities team within Operations to ensure all maintenance requirements of the clinical research sites, and any expansion of such sites are effectively managed
• Provide logistical, administrative, and procurement support to ensure all team members have sufficient working stations and work tools to enable rapid start-up of new starters and new projects

Staff Management

Effective self-management and performance ownership

Required minimum education and training

• B. Com Accounting or Business Administration

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities

• Comprehensive financial and Contract operations experience
• Knowledge of USAID and/or NIH donor requirements and regulations
• Demonstrated MS Office skills including advanced MS Excel skills and understanding of accounting packages
• Proven track record of full function project management across multiple projects concurrently, across all life stages of project management
• Soundtrack record of developing and administering effective organizational policies and procedures in diverse environments
• Results-driven, with proven success in building strong, lasting relationships with managers, associates, and clients
• Ability to work independently.

Required minimum work experience

• 8-10 years working experience, of which a minimum of 5 years should be at a Senior Project Manager

TO APPLY

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications is 20 May 2021.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for advertising the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.

AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position. 

A Medical Scientist - Junior (Five Months Contract) vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium's National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) in Sandringham, Johannesburg - Gauteng.

Background

Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences. WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives. In addition, WHC offers a range of products and services to the Academics conducting these activities in order to assist with the management thereof. 

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) is a major global player in infectious disease intelligence. The NICD is a source of knowledge and expertise in regionally relevant communicable diseases to the South African Government, SADC countries, and the African continent. The NICD assists in the planning of policies and programmes and supports appropriate responses to communicable disease problems and issues.

Main purpose of the job

• To perform laboratory diagnostic, surveillance, and research activities, including analysis and interpretation of data

Location

• NICD, Sandringham, Johannesburg 

Key performance areas 

• Perform routine diagnostic and surveillance tests
• Interpret test results together with epidemiological data
• Interpret test results associated with outbreak investigations 
• Perform tests related to research projects
• Troubleshooting wherever necessary e.g. identifying and solving technical problems
• Ensure maintenance is carried out where required
• Monitor and control stock levels
• Monitor and control workflows and turnaround times
• Respond to and report quality control issues to the laboratory manager
• Demonstrate cost consciousness and assists in meeting budgetary targets
• Filing of records of worksheets
• Application and interpretation of results of internal and external quality assessment tests
• Ensure all tests are validated before implementation
• Log, label, and prepare samples for storage on the electronic PACS storage system

Required minimum education and training

• Bachelor of Science degree (Honours)

Professional body registration

• HPCSA Registration as Medical Scientist Intern

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities

·         The successful incumbent must have experience in the below:

-          microbiology laboratory and molecular biology laboratory

-          nucleic acid extraction from various specimens and microorganisms

-          PCR (conventional and real-time PCR)

-          molecular subtyping techniques (PFGE, RT-PCR, REP-PCR, MLST)

-          whole-genome sequencing (WGS) analysis of microorganisms

-          good laboratory practice, quality assurance, and laboratory accreditation

-          data capture and management of data

-          biostatistics and epidemiology

Required minimum work experience

• Minimum of 22 months (post-university qualification) experience working as an Intern Medical Scientist in a Medical Laboratory

TO APPLY

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications is 20 May 2021.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.

AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position. 

A Head - Biorepository and PBMC laboratory (Two Year Contract) vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium's Clinical Laboratory Services (CLS) in Braamfontein, Johannesburg - Gauteng.

Background

The Clinical Laboratory Services (CLS), is a division of the Wits Health Consortium (WHC) of the School of Pathology. CLS’s main purpose is to support the teaching and research activities of the School of Pathology through the provision of laboratory services, diagnostic and research advice, and data management support in accordance with the standards of Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP). 

CLS is an accredited laboratory and has a comprehensive quality management plan to ensure adherence to GCLP and its accreditation standards ensuring the integrity of clinical laboratory for clinical trial study participant care. CLS has achieved ongoing certifications for SANAS (South African National Accreditation System) ISO 15189 and GCLP Accreditation through the British Qualogy Group and is also inspected by the Division of AIDS (DAIDS) annually.

Main purpose of the job

• To manage the CLS PBMC Laboratory and H3 Africa Biorepository professionally and ensure effective management of staff to meet required standards of GCLP practice and international quality assurance schemes

Location

• Spencer Lister Building, Braamfontein

Key performance areas

Daily management of PBMC laboratory

• Oversee and monitor equipment like biosafety hoods level 2 & 3, refrigerated centrifuges plus automated pipettes including pipette guns for calibration and maintenance by laboratory staff to ensure accurate and reliable results
• Oversee the implementation and correct application of all PBMC plus ELISPOT processing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the industry standards governed by the HVTN and other network partners
• Plans and manages the activities of all staff in the PBMC and Biorepository sections to ensure they achieve their performance objectives and ensure the most optimal utilization of available resources, with the planning of their performance indicators
• Training and professional development of all staff in the PBMC and Biorepository sections to ensure continuity in operations plus learning of the latest industry techniques plus trends
• Oversee and implement safe working conditions and procedures in order to ensure compliance with all legislation, providing the staff with the relevant technical expertise to identify possible risks in terms of contamination of samples and individuals
• Perform the role of a medical technologist as required in accordance with operational needs with the ability to carry out PBMC isolation plus setting up of ELISPOT assays

Biorepository and Shipping management

• Oversee the implementation and correct application of all policies and procedures to ensure compliance with shipping plus biorepository requirements
• Plans and manages the activities of staff to ensure they achieve their performance objectives and ensure the most optimal use of available resources
• Training and professional development of staff in terms of biobanking techniques including IATA shipping regulations plus techniques as per client requirements
• Oversee and implement safe working conditions and procedures in order to ensure compliance with all legislation
• Perform the role of a Biorepository manager as required in accordance with operational needs
• Work with potentially hazardous and infectious samples, required to observe safety procedures at all times
• IATA regulations training on shipment of dangerous goods, tracking of shipments, creation of shipping manifests, data reconciliation, management of stored samples vs shipped, understanding of biorepository software (LDMS)
• Shipments management and regulations of biological specimen shipping

Data Management

• Work in a pressurized environment, high workload volumes. Flexibility and meeting turnaround times are critical
• Data analysis and management to review all data collected prior to sharing with a sponsor or other partners

Statistical Process control and analysis

• Statistical analysis and process control of all shipping data to ensure continuous improvements
• Use analysis software to compare files from different databases to ensure correctness plus uniformity across the organization
• Use comparison software to create data summaries for updating all stakeholders on a regular basis
• Collate statistical data for presenting in a dashboard for easier understanding by all responsible stakeholders

Budgeting and costing of tests

• Develop an annual operating budget for all PBMC laboratory and biorepository operations, ensuring that all projects remain within budget
• Monitor and control expenses against budget in order to control costs and maximize the profitability of the laboratory
• Provide lasting solutions to all raised issues with adequate cost-effectiveness for all sections of the PBMC lab

Quality assurance

• Manage the correct application of quality assurance processes and standard operating procedures to ensure corrective actions are taken as required
• Ability to raise non-conformities, implement corrective actions, and provide preventative action plans ensuring the avoidance of recurring issues to promote continuous improvement
• Be able to pre-empt and identify risk areas, implementing risk-averse and avoidance techniques to ensure that all aspects of the project are kept within acceptable guidelines

Project management support

• Interact with project managers and site co-coordinators to resolve site queries in real-time ensuring timely responses to these queries
• Ensuring that all project-related requirements are met to ensure client satisfaction to minimize negative responses related to all shipping and biobanking queries

Required minimum education and training

• A Master’s degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Sciences, or equivalent

• A PhD or equivalent is desirable

Professional body registration

• Registered with Health Professions Council of South Africa

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities

• Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) courses
• Training in laboratory management
• Cost-effective utilization of all resources
• Ability to optimize processes to achieve maximum efficiencies
• Ability to work and motivate staff in a high-pressure working environment
• Ability to provide staff with laboratory technical expertise and guidance
• Will be required to work overtime

Required minimum work experience

• Minimum 5 years post qualification experience, with 2 years in a management role

• Experience in clinical trials, PBMC diagnostic laboratory, and biorepository management
• Data management, workflow engineering, Quality Assurance Management, and proficiency in statistical analysis

TO APPLY

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications is 28 May 2021.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.

AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.