Website The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) was established in 1969 with the aim to deliver on a mandate to promote the improvement of the health and the quality of life of the population of our country through research, development and technology transfer. The scope of the SAMRC’s research… read more includes basic laboratory investigations, clinical research and public health studies. Research at the SAMRC focuses on the ten highest causes of death in South Africa and includes TB, HIV, chronic diseases, alcohol and drug abuse, and women’s health. Our vision Building a healthy nation through research and innovation Our mission To improve the nation's health and quality of life through promoting and conducting relevant and responsive health research Francie van Zijl Drive Parowvallei, Cape; PO Box 19070 7505 Tygerberg, South Africa
Responsibilities:
Contribute to and lead the development of research within the field of health policy and systems and publish scientific research in peer reviewed journals
Present research findings at local or international conferences or at external meetings
Collaborate on proposal writing for grant funding
Contribute and lead scientific project work, including managing timelines, budget, staff support, output quality, project risk, research dissemination and stakeholder engagement
Capacity development, including the supervision of Masters’ students, facilitating workshops, and mentoring
Research translation, including contributing to policies, guidelines or legislation; reviewing abstracts, journal articles, proposals; and development of research translation strategies
Contributing to the scientific life of the Unit through journal clubs, research days and other relevant activities
Requirements
Master’s degree in Public Health or Clinical Epidemiology
At least three years working experience in quantitative research including systematic review methods.
Record of 3 lifetime publications (ISI journal articles, editorials or book chapters and technical reports) with at least 1 as first/senior author.
Successfully co-supervised at least one post-graduate student to graduation.
Records of translating professional, scientific or clinical expertise, new knowledge and research findings into public understanding, policy, and/or practice, in order to improve health.
Experience in leading of research project(s), including mentoring and managing a research team.
Experience in budgeting, financial and risk management.
Excellent interpersonal relations and communication skills.
Advantageous:
Registration for a PhD
Author on a Cochrane review or systematic reviews
Teaching experience in Cochrane systematic review methods
Work experience in the field of climate and health
Experience in knowledge translation
Experience in networking and collaborating with international partners and stakeholders, including policymakers.
Closing Date:
14 April 2026
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