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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:
Leading TB and HIV treatment studies within HIDRU will involve:
Income generation through grants and contracts as the Principal Investigator;
Leadership, oversight and management of a research team in conducting TB and HIV treatment studies;
Ensuring quality data is collected and reviewed, involvement in data analysis and the write up of study findings;
Publishing articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Contribute to research grants and conference abstracts
Contribution to management of the Unit or SAMRC through meeting organization, participation in committees, reviews, and organisational processes. Includes assistance with Unit reporting processes, organizing academic days, journal clubs etc.
Core Requirements:
PhD in Biomedical Science, Epidemiology or Public Health
Minimum of six years post PhD experience in a research environment related to TB and HIV research.
A minimum of 10 years’ project management experience, including 3 years in a leadership role in TB and HIV treatment studies trials which involved research staff management.
Record of 30 lifetime publications (ISI journal articles, editorials or book chapters and technical reports) with at least 9 as first/senior author.
Record of successful income generation/grant application of = R5 mil-lifetime.
NRF (C or above) rated OR evidence of international recognition in a focal area within field of research.
Successfully supervised =8 post-graduate students, including Hon/Masters/PhD, to completion.
Membership of national and international bodies/committees.
A track record of working effectively with relevant government departments, national and international partners, funders and other stakeholders.
Evidence of research translation efforts and international leadership in the field.
Excellent interpersonal relations and communication skills.
Working knowledge of statistics.
Code 08 Manual Driver license.
Advantageous:
Personal invitations(s) to serve on national and at least 1 international bodies/committees.
Medical degree, with experience in managing HIV / TB.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience engaged in teaching or training.
University affiliation at associate or full Professorial level.
Closing Date:
31 March 2026
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