Job Description

RESEARCH MANAGER(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. The organisation prides itself on six core values: pioneering, partnering, excellence, respect, integrity and citizenship. Individuals are invited to submit applications in response to the following position:Research ManagerPermanent PositionThis position is designed to provide scientific and administrative support to the offices of the Vice-President and President/CEO, focusing on strategic research interventions and engagements throughout the SAMRC research entities, including both intra- and extramural research units. The focus of the intramural research is on South Africa's quadruple burden of disease: maternal, newborn, and child health, HIV/AIDS and TB, non-communicable diseases, and interpersonal violence. The SAMRC's extramural units are external research divisions commissioned to conduct research on its behalf. This research - which includes basic laboratory investigations, clinical research, and public health studies - is undertaken by scientists employed by different South African and international science councils, medical schools, universities, and research institutions that work with the SAMRC.Key responsibilities:

• The design and implementation of strategies to effectively disseminate research findings to local, regional, and international stakeholders.

• Developing and supporting high-quality publications that enhance the visibility of SAMRC within national, regional, and global discussions.

• Engage in dissemination activities by creating user-friendly summaries and communication materials that synthesize research for diverse audiences.

• Supporting training and capacity strengthening of staff and students across the SAMRC, including reviewers in South Africa and the continent more broadly.

• With supporting research programmes and internal unit activities, the job holder may be required to deliver presentations and represent the SAMRC at selected meetings, conferences, workshops, or seminars.

Core Requirements:

• PhD in health sciences, epidemiology, or related discipline

• 3-5 years working experience in a research environment

• Presenting at postgraduate level / Contribution to student supervision

• Working knowledge of Publication database searching such as Pubmed

• Presenting at workshops/meetings

• Contributing author of conference presentation output

• Quantitative research methods / Epidemiology concepts

Advantageous:

• Interest in Non-communicable diseases

• Excellent writing skills/science communication

• Capacity in Digital or social media tools

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 1,086,914.00 per annum, cost-to-company, will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.Closing Date: 13 February 2025PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R826A) 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

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