A Finance Administrator vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium in Parktown, 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

Main purpose of the job

• To provide effective, comprehensive and efficient administrative support to the Grants Department and assist in the implementation of various Grant finance-related activities and tasks

Location

• Parktown, Johannesburg

Key performance areas

• Collect and review timesheets on a monthly basis
• Record and archive finance documents and file all grant documents including contracts, reports, PMVs, bank statements, management packs and journals
• Photocopying all fund documents as required by the donor
• Scanning donor reports and supporting documents to Shared Point
• Assist Grant Accountants with the opening of new sites/projects/contracts and updating the site database
• Procure and maintain all stationery for the department
• Assist with addressing grant queries with suppliers & site admin teams
• Maintain an efficient tracking system for all documents to and from various departments and sites, foreign payment processing and assist with the tracking of new grant contracts and adding to the database
• Assist and facilitate the new bank opening process and completion of deposit transfer forms
• Assist in compiling audit files.
• Quality assure all documentation for WHC and donor compliance
• Prepare finance packs for relevant site audits and queries
• Attend relevant training sessions as presented from time to time
• Stay abreast with current policies and procedures
• Assist in resolving compliance queries timeously

Required minimum education and training

• Grade 12
• A relevant business administration certificate or diploma will be an advantage

Required minimum work experience

• Minimum 3 years’ financial reporting experience in a healthcare or donor-funded environment

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

• Must maintain confidentiality, tact and discretion at all times
• Exceptional organizational and administrative skills are required together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must have a confident personality with a proactive approach
• Must be able to exercise discretion, initiative and independent decision-making
• Ability to prioritize own workload and work to tight time scales

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 14 April 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 Community Liaison Manager vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium's Perinatal HIV Research Unit (PHRU) in Matlosana, Klerksdorp - North West Province.

Background

The Perinatal HIV Research Unit (PHRU) was established in 1996. The Perinatal HIV Research Unit has been involved in research, training, policy formation and advocacy in issues concerning HIV-positive women and their children.

In recent years the work of the unit has expanded beyond the original focus of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, to include treatment trials in adults and children, prevention research, psychosocial research and policy development. In addition, the Unit has developed an HIV vaccine clinical trials unit (HVCTU) and started with HIV Vaccine Trials back in 2001.

The unit is recognized nationally and internationally as a leader in the field of research and policy in the area of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. It has also developed a reputation as a leading African research unit for clinical trials in adults and children with HIV, with one of the largest cohorts.

Main purpose of the job

• To liaise with the relevant stakeholders, educate the community regarding the projects and organize community interventions

Location

• PHRU - Tshepong Hospital, Matlosana, Klerksdorp

Key performance areas

• Maintain existing relationships between the Unit, stakeholders, and the local community
• Identify prospective partnerships for research studies and establish relations
• Partake in community relations activities as directed by Management or as requested by stakeholders
• Promote the Unit to the community and stakeholders through positive representation and communication of its services
• Serve as the link between the various CABS (Community Advisory Boards) and the Unit
• Plan and facilitate the various CAB meetings ensuring the administration duties associated to CAB Activities
• Design platforms for the P. I’s and Directors to address and educate the communities regarding the projects being run
• Identify training needs for Community Board Members
• Facilitate induction and orientation for new CAB Members
• Provide regular and effective communication and feedback in respect of all CAB activities to all P. I’s and CRS Leaders
• Compile and submit general reports as required by networks and Unit Leadership Team
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks & activities and demonstrates effective self-management
• Manage colleagues and client’s expectation and communicate appropriately

Required minimum education and training

• Matric
• Need a degree in Psychology/Social Work/Public Administration
• Good Clinical Practice Certificate (GCP)
• Driver’s License
• Microsoft Office computer literacy is essential

Required minimum work experience

• 3-5 Years working experience with NGO’s and CBO’s (Community Based Organisations)
• 2-Years’ experience within a research environment

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

• Ability to travel locally and internationally
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills

Require good organizational, administrative and analytical skills

• Ability to generate reports
• Delegation
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

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 15 April 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. 

Case Navigator x 3 vacancies are available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium's Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (RHI) in the Nkangala, Gert Sibande and Ehlanzeni Districts - Mpumalanga Province.

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

• The main purpose of the job is to strengthen active referrals and linkages between schools, community-based HIV testing points, HIV care and treatment facilities, and psychosocial support services to improve the well-being of learners, educators, education officials and community members
• Reporting to the Linkage Coordinator, the Case Navigator will play a fundamental role in ensuring that clients are guided through the linkage network to overcome obstacles that may be in the way of receiving the prevention, care, treatment and support they require.
  

Location

• Wits RHI – Nkangala, Gert Sibande and Ehlanzeni Districts - Mpumalanga Province.

Key performance areas

Mapping and layering for promotion of comprehensive SRH services including PrEP

• Contribute to the mapping of service points and managing community profiles for an effective linkage/referral system
• Identify community structures such as Ward-Based Outreach Teams (WBOTs) and maintain relationships to facilitate ongoing support to learners/clients and ensure linkages to these as required
• Maintain networks and linkage with key stakeholders such as USAID implementing partners, health care facilities, Community Based Organisations, Faith-Based Organisations, SRH service providers, to ensure successful provision and uptake of services
• Provide health talks on SRH topics Including PrEP and support clients to self-navigate My PrEP Journey, B-Wise and other relevant mHealth sites
• Participate in health promotion and community outreach campaigns, including holiday programmes and youth events (these will occasionally occur on the weekend)
• Facilitate awareness and prevention conversations with young people in the schools and communities to motivate regular uptake of HIV testing
• Participate in mobile clinic project activities and other related campaigns and events
• Work with colleagues to enhance project goals and outputs
• Distribute IEC materials on a continuous basis to young people
• Build and maintain relationships with different stakeholders to enable the exchange of information to communities, and the roving mobile unit services

Linkage to care

• Identify the needs of young people, particularly AGYW, and come up with strategies to address them through active linkages
• Take initiative to proactively resolve barriers and or support client cases via a communication to Linkage Officers and Counsellors
• Work closely with Principals, teachers, and School-Based Support Teams to provide support to individual learners, or small or large groups of learners
• Administer Rapid Risk Assessments to assist with the identification of learners who require social, educational, mental health and social support services because of their personal circumstances
• Provide individualized support for clients requiring linkage to comprehensive SRH services including PrEP through face-to-face, phone calls or SMS (this may include escorting in some cases)
• Collaborate on creating action plans for clients identified with needs for immediate and ongoing support
• Organize schedules and manage appointments for clients to ensure they receive services in a timely manner in partnership with USAID treatment, care and OVC partners
• Manage follow-ups and ensure linkage to community resources
• Work closely with the demand creation team to create demand (through different platforms – community events, radio shows, outreach programmes, etc. in different settings, including promoting health awareness talks and distribution of various IEC materials to communities to raise the profile of PrEP as part of comprehensive SRH services
• Always maintain patient confidentiality

Data collection and reporting

• Document accurately all phone calls, interventions, appointments, and another system for tracking and tracing linkages and follow-ups
• Complete RRAs forms
• Report on blockages that may arise from the continuum – from identifying AGYW at highest risk, demand creation, referral through to initiation
• Collect relevant paper-based linkage and tracking data on all referrals/linkages for uptake of comprehensive SRH services including PrEP
• Submit data to M & E team for capturing of successful linkages

Required minimum education and training

• Grade 12

Professional body registration

• Not Applicable

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

• Good communication skills. Must be able to speak more than one language, and preferably an African language spoken in South Africa
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Adaptable, approachable, empathetic, outgoing, and willing to take initiative

Required minimum work experience

• Must have worked as a volunteer in a community-based organization for at least 6 months and have knowledge of SRH education including HIV

Demands of the job

• To engage with young people, in particular, AGYW in the High Yield Entry Points including schools and community hotspots about the importance of accessing comprehensive SRH services (including HIV testing and PrEP)
• Able to direct and provide guidance to young people about the services provided in the WRHI roving mobile units
• Long periods of being on their feet, standing and talking to young people while they are waiting to be serviced
• Must be willing to participate in workshops and in the different research projects undertaken by the company
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds

Communications and relationships   

• Ability to communicate effectively with young participants, support staff and the community

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 16 April 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 District Manager X1:School Based HIV and GBV Prevention Programme vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium's Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (RHI) in Gauteng (COJ & Sedibeng)

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.

Wits RHI is looking for a District Manager who will be responsible for CoJ and Sedibeng and based in Gauteng to provide overall management, oversight and coordination of the district-level implementation of the USAID funded School-Based HIV & Violence Prevention program to ensure the delivery of outputs. The programme delivers comprehensive SRH and HIV prevention (PrEP) services, as a core package of DREAMS implementation, to AGYW in communities through a mobile outreach clinic. The manager will also support the team to provide services to schools as a part of the ISHP SOP on the Provision of SRH and Social Services to secondary learners in schools and layer with other DREAMS interventions.

Main purpose of the job:

• To provide management, program coordination and oversee the district-level implementation of the USAID funded School-based HIV & Violence prevention program (as part of DREAMS) to ensure the delivery of outputs.

Location:

• Gauteng (COJ & Sedibeng)

Key performance areas

• Communicate, promote, and support implementation of the School and community based HIV & Violence Prevention program at the district, sub-district and community levels.
• Provide programme implementation guidance and support to District team members to ensure delivery of program activities according to timelines and budgets.
• Constant consultation and planning with the provincial manager and district teams
• Conduct regular meetings with District team to ensure outputs are delivered and to review progress against the implementation plan.
• Develop and review district implementation plans for effective implementation of the program.
• Identify the needs of the program at a district level and obtain resources required.
• Coordinate and troubleshoot all programme-related activities.
• In collaboration with the capacity building manager, organize and implement a training plan on the Integrated School Health Policy (ISHP) SOPs, LIVES, PrEP and other relevant trainings for the district, including conducting Training of Trainers.
• Monitor the delivery and quality of training at the district level.
• Participate in ongoing mentorship programmes initiated by other WRHI stakeholders.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training and stakeholder engagements by obtaining feedback from stakeholders and/or relevant assessments.
• Support the district team, ensuring that communication between the team is optimal and that program activities are coordinated and leveraged.
• Ensure coordination across programme streams, ISHP, PrEP, Community Services and Linkage to care
• Ensure joint planning with other DREAMS partners in the district to ensure effective layering of services.
• Support activities that promotes and advocate for adolescent and youth friendly service (AYFS) or youth zones at community level.
• Maintain close communication with the M&E team to ensure adequate and regular reporting and documenting lesson learnt and success stories.
• Develop and effectively manage relationships with relevant Wits RHI structures.
• Contribute to the achievement of Wits RHI’s corporate goals and objectives.
• Develop and effectively manage relationships with external stakeholders including DBE, DOH, DSD, donors and partners.
• Serve as a representative of the Schools project on external forums / working groups in the district.
• Coordinate programme activities with external agencies such as public health, NGO partners, regulatory bodies, donor monitoring and auditing agencies and others, as necessary.
• Supervise and manage line reporting in keeping with Wits RHI policies and procedures
• Attend to all staffing requirements and administration at a district level.
• Supervise and manage the duties of supervisees to ensure optimal staff utilisation and maintenance of sound labour relations.
• Perform and facilitate performance assessments.
• Identify substandard performance by team members and take necessary corrective action.
• Coach and train subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organisation.
• Promote harmony, teamwork and sharing of information.
• Provide day-to-day support to all project staff.
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback.
• Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in on-going training and development activities such as forums, conferences, policy setting workshops etc.

Required minimum education and training

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Development Studies, Social Science, Public Health,
• At least 5 Years of experience working in public health, particularly HIV prevention and treament; adolescent health
• Experience in working with SAG ministries (DBE, DSD, DOH) and other government departments.
• Experience with planning and conducting trainings additional experience training health or other sector workers and/or training of communities in health and HIV prevention beneficial.
• Understanding and knowledge of CSE, HIV, SRH, GBV, DREAMS
• Experience with PEPFAR funded project will be an added advantage.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, including report writing.
• Able and willing to work flexible hours as needed and without constant or close supervision

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

• Masters Degree in Social Science or Public Health
• Able to maintain confidentiality, tact and professionalism at all times.
• Able to exercise discretion, high levels of initiative and decision-making in consultation with the line manager.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Attention to granular details.
• Ability to manage and lead a team, particularly in a highly pressured target driven environment
• The environment may at times be busy, noisy and need excellent organizational, time and stress management skills to complete the required tasks.
• Able and willing to work flexible hours as needed and without constant or close supervision.
• Must be a South African national or permanent resident with fluency in English and in at least one local indigenous South African language
• Must have a valid South African driver’s license and be willing to travel.

Required minimum work experience

• Demonstrated role in strengthening coordination and facilitate project implementation at district level.
• Understanding of the school and community environment and experience in working with government departments at all three levels of government.
• Having worked in public health sector
• Stakeholder engagement and management

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 April 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 Research Director vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium in Parktown, 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.

Main purpose of the job

• To manage and implement the Priceless research strategy
• This will involve developing the organizational research strategy and managing training, research, quality, sub-projects, staff, programme budget and stakeholder relationships

Location

• Priceless SA - Wits School of Public Health, Parktown

Key performance areas

Research Lead and Project Management

• Lead the development of the Priceless annual research strategy by working with the team to identify research themes that align with the Priceless mandate, developing the strategy and guiding the research programme of work for the organisation
• Conduct/supervise research by applying approved methodology and research standards, collecting research findings, analysing findings, developing research reports and recommendations, and presenting findings by the agreed deadline
• Manage research projects by developing project plans and budgets (together with finance manager), securing and briefing project resources, conducting research and analysis, tracking research projects in line with timeframes and deliverables, engaging with project funders, drafting reports and addressing any project challenges monthly and as required

Research Proposal Development and Oversight

• Identify and apply for research funding to support own field of research and provide support/guidance to senior researchers in other fields of research by developing research proposals for grant funding, reviewing draft research proposals, providing input and submitting as required
• Provide required technical and experiential input to support the development of quality research proposals by participating in proposal discussions, providing information and insight and making recommendations as and when required
• Support (and when required, lead) proposal drafting by completing required sections of proposals, coordinating additional research requirements, meeting quality standards and submitting for integration into the final proposal and/or approval by the agreed deadline

Research

• Conduct relevant research using accepted methods and developing new methods where warranted
• Review and manage research projects
• Develop research reports, peer-reviewed articles and policy briefs
• Review research reports and other PRICELESS outputs

Training Programme Management

• Lead the MPH Health Economics programme by reviewing and amending the training programme plan, securing lecturers to deliver components of the programme, planning the schedule, reviewing, and overseeing the assessment structures and tools, tracking progress and reporting on the programme as required
• Develop the training programme by developing the curriculum, developing, and reviewing course materials and securing approval for the curriculum and materials as required
• Securing lecturers and tutors for the programme

Management and Leadership

• Participate in developing and finalizing the Priceless SA strategic plan and vision by drafting relevant sections based on the agreed strategy, complying with formatting and structure requirements, and submitting by the agreed deadline
• Influence Priceless SA strategy in line with long term research strategic insights, opportunities, and threats
• Monitor, evaluate and manage the team performance through developing performance contracts with staff, monitoring staff performance, providing staff with feedback on their performance and implementing HR policies and procedures, including staff discipline as required
• Build a cohesive, high performing team through motivating, guiding, coaching, mentoring and leading in a fair and consistent manner to deliver on the organisational performance and strategic requirements
• Participate and contribute to the PRICELESS SA senior management team

Required minimum education and training

• PhD degree in Health Economics or Public Health 

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

• Practical experience in conducting health economic research using various methodological designs
• Experience in data analysis (longitudinal data sets) and publication writing
• Familiarity with health and economic software
• Systematic and analytical in approach to research
• Tactful, respectful, and non-judgmental
• Good administrative skills
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a diverse/multidisciplinary team
• Assertive, confident, and adaptable
• Statistics and Epidemiology knowledge
• Collaborative and adaptable
• Experience in teaching and supervision

Required minimum work experience

• 3 years research experience (Minimum 3 years experience in Public Health)
• 3 years experience in a management position

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 14 April 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 Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (Medical Scientist) - Fixed Term Contract vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium's Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Analytics Research Unit (VIDA) in Soweto, Johannesburg - Gauteng

Background

The Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Analytics (VIDA) Research Unit of the University of the Witwatersrand, formerly RMPRU (Respiratory and Meningeal Pathogens Research Unit) has for over 20 years conducted numerous studies to assess the burden of and to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD).

Current studies and projects include infant rotavirus and BCG trials, immunizing pregnant women to protect their infants against disease (including influenza, Group B streptococcus, and respiratory syncytial virus), and the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) initiatives.

In 2020, VIDA commenced two international trials on COVID-19 vaccines amongst several other COVID-19 studies. World Health Organization position papers directly refer to the work conducted by RMPRU and have used such data generated to inform policy and recommendations for vaccine implementation globally and here in South Africa.

By combining clinical, microbiological, and epidemiological expertise in an African setting, the unit has made significant contributions in vaccine development against the leading respiratory and enteric pathogens contributing to under-5 childhood morbidity and mortality in Africa and other low and middle-income countries.

VIDA aims to continue to save lives, especially children, across Africa and low and middle-income countries, through leading and pioneering research in the field of vaccines and infectious diseases

Main purpose of the job

• To support the VIDA research leadership team with concept, project management and delivery of research projects and strategies as required, with an additional focus on genomic sequencing and laboratory-based projects.
• To coordinate the academic needs of students and other trainees in the research unit and supervise students and projects. Provide support to the laboratory team in terms of streamlined, strategic operations

Location:

• VIDA - Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital 

Key performance areas

1. Research design, implementation and management
   1. Drive elements of research design, grant applications and collaborations
   2. Provide management support ensuring projects and studies are coordinated efficiently and effectively, to budget, within timeframes with excellent cross-functional communication
   3. Research outputs and reporting: analysis of big genomic data will be critical, along with own publications and international presentation targets
2. Student supervision
   1. Support supervision of multiple post-graduate students within the unit, including supporting completion timelines and other academic support requirements of Wits
3. Staff management & unit coordination
   1. Coordinate small to large project teams as required depending on the study
   2. Write or contribute to Standard Operating Procedures as required
   3. Work across multiple sites in Johannesburg as required
   4. Support laboratory management as required
   5. Provide management support within the unit, upholding strategy, values, internal communication and development goals

Required minimum education and training

• PhD in Biological or Medical Science or suitable related field
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) advantageous

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

• Substantial infectious disease research experience including design and management of laboratory-based research projects, attracting research funding, supervision and training of students.
• Knowledge of good laboratory practice (GLP) and good clinical laboratory practice (GCLP).
• Knowledge of laboratory information systems and Microsoft Office. 
• Exceptional organisational and administration skills.
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines. 
• Assertive and confident.
• Good attention to details and sound interpersonal skills. 
• Self-motivated and able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. 
• Able to make independent decisions. 
• Able to manage high volumes and flow of work. 
• Self-motivated and pro-active (finger on the pulse) with a high regard for work ethic, values and integrity.

Required minimum work experience

• Minimum 5 years management experience in an infectious disease research laboratory or clinical pathology laboratory.
• Senior Lecturer, Senior Researcher, Clinical Senior Lecturer or higher appointment with the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand would be advantageous.
• Publication track record.

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 16 April 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 Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (Senior Researcher) - Fixed Term Contract vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium's Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Analytics Research Unit (VIDA) in Soweto, Johannesburg - Gauteng

Background

The Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Analytics (VIDA) Research Unit of the University of the Witwatersrand, formerly RMPRU (Respiratory and Meningeal Pathogens Research Unit) has for over 20 years conducted numerous studies to assess the burden of and to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases (VPD).

Current studies and projects include infant rotavirus and BCG trials, immunizing pregnant women to protect their infants against disease (including influenza, Group B streptococcus, and respiratory syncytial virus), and the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) initiatives.

In 2020, VIDA commenced two international trials on COVID-19 vaccines amongst several other COVID-19 studies. World Health Organization position papers directly refer to the work conducted by RMPRU and have used such data generated to inform policy and recommendations for vaccine implementation globally and here in South Africa.

By combining clinical, microbiological, and epidemiological expertise in an African setting, the unit has made significant contributions in vaccine development against the leading respiratory and enteric pathogens contributing to under-5 childhood morbidity and mortality in Africa and other low and middle-income countries.

VIDA aims to continue to save lives, especially children, across Africa and low and middle-income countries, through leading and pioneering research in the field of vaccines and infectious diseases

Main purpose of the job:

• Manages and co-ordinate all relevant projects from study planning, participant recruitment and retention and project closure through the Project Teams. Develop protocols and report writing.

Location:

• VIDA - Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital 

Key performance areas

• Manage full scope of research projects/programs, including standard operating procedures development and implementation, reports and reporting, and publications according to all applicable standards of the respective Sponsors and VIDA Standard Operating Procedures.
• Increase Publications
• Review Request for Proposals (RFA) for new funding and prepare and submit of new grants applications.
• Develop strategies for projects to achieve their objectives within the given timeframes.
• Assist and support the Senior Management Team with any other duties as required.
• Prepare and review budgets for each project in consultation with the respective finance and/or grants management department
• Enforce standard policies and procedures of VIDA in all operations as well as Ethical guidelines and principles of Good Clinical Practice, and ensure compliance
• Provide regular reports to the sponsors and other stakeholders as required

Required minimum education and training

• PhD in Medical or Social Sciences or related fields
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) advantageous

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

• Substantial infectious disease research experience including design and management of laboratory-based research projects, attracting research funding, supervision and training of students.
• Knowledge of good laboratory practice (GLP) and good clinical laboratory practice (GCLP).
• Knowledge of laboratory information systems and Microsoft Office. 
• Exceptional organisational and administration skills.
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines. 
• Assertive and confident.
• Good attention to details and sound interpersonal skills. 
• Self-motivated and able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. 
• Able to make independent decisions. 
• Able to manage high volumes and flow of work. 
• Self-motivated and pro-active (finger on the pulse) with a high regard for work ethic, values and integrity.

Required minimum work experience

• Minimum 5 years working experience within a research or Project management environment. Experience writing funding applications, strong academic writing skills

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 16 April 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 Biotechnology Laboratory based in Pretoria is seeking a Plant Pathologist to identify diseases, pests, and other health problems a plant may experience.

Minimum Requirements:

• MSc preferable PhD in botany, horticulture, plant pathology or biology.
• 3-5 years proven scientific expertise and experience in plant pathology.
• Good understanding of export market requirements.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform diagnostic work to identify plant pathogens using plant pathology and serological techniques.
• Use plant pathology and serological techniques to detect pathogens on seed for seed health tests.
• Maintain hygiene standards in the laboratory and pathology greenhouses.
• Tissue sampling and other routine tasks associated with experiments.
• Mechanical inoculation of virus, bacteria, fungi, oomycete, nematode and other pathogens in field, greenhouse, and growth chambers.
• Bioassays with insects or vectors
• Perform routine data collection from a various sized research projects and entry into enterprise systems.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and concise reports of results, and communicate to customer or colleague stakeholders.
• Perform complex molecular lab work.
• Perform complex data analysis using parametric and non-parametric statistical models.
• Lead a cross-functional team in innovating, developing, and enabling new phenotyping, diagnostic, and other assays for existing and new problems.
• Network internally to innovate and enable new tests.
• Network externally to assess state of the art and evaluate new research opportunities.
• Propose and lead external collaborations directed toward goals.
• Ability to innovate to design and implement new screening methods & platforms for existing or emerging diseases.
• Review literature and stay up to date on latest technologies

Closing Date:

Submissions for this vacancy will close on 30 April 2021, however you will still have the opportunity to submit your CV for this position till 7 May 2021.

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