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Medical Scientist Entomology JHB NORTH Medical / Emergency / Health / Lab
JHB North, Johannesburg - GautengMedical Scientist EntomologyR1 024 551.00paSandringhamBusiness Unit: NICDDiscipline: Centre For Emerging Zoonotic and Parasitic DiseasesPurpose of the post:To contribute to the management of surveillance (including vector-based), conducting and communicating research and developing and providing training for vector-borne viral diseases.Key Job Responsibilities:Contribute to the management of surveillance vector-borne disease and overseeing daily operations of entomology laboratories and insectaries, recommending specialized test / procedure to be used, interpretation, authorization and communication of the results.Uses expertise and specialized knowledge to advise stakeholders on appropriate surveillance approaches for vector-borne diseases (including testing and interpretation of results).Apply expertise / knowledge in variety of laboratory tests including molecular detection techniques and sequencing, different serological platforms and virological testing including culturing of vector-borne viruses in different systems.Contribute to the management of the quality system including the implementation of appropriate quality assurance procedures, audit the quality control (QC) results, preventative and corrective actions.Contribute to the facilities management of entomology laboratories and insectaries.Perform independent and collaborative research producing complex and scientific reports and responsible for overall management of multiple research projects, interpretation, techniques, and procedures.Develop and implement proposals/ protocols/ new technologies/ new approaches.Publish peer-reviewed articles and participate in scientific forums such as conferences.Involved in development of research grant funding applications and the management of such grants.Training and formal supervision of staff and students at all levels.Minimum requirements and key competencies:MSc or equivalent (PhD preferred) in field of entomology (preferred)Registration with HPCSA (virology) recommended but not required5 years experience as scientist with at least 1 year laboratory management (or team lead) experienceKnowledge of arboviral disease and entomology requiredDemonstrated track record of scientific writing and scientific communication at conferences

• 10 and at least 2 first or last author research focused / 20 and at least 8 first or last author)
• 10 conferences proceeding (at least 2 international)

Successfully supervise /co-supervise BSc Hons, MSc or PhD (successful graduation of at least 3 postgraduates and at least 2 currently under supervision/co supervision)Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) recommendedGood interpersonal skills recommendedAnalytical thinking with attention to detail is recommendedAbility to work within a multidisciplinary team and independently recommendedProblem solving skills recommendedAbility to work under pressure and deal with high work volumes while keeping abreast with academic literature recommendedWillingness to travel and do field-based entomological workShould you not hear from us within 7 days of your application, please consider as unsuccessful.Apply for this Job

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