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Research Job Opening in South Africa
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A position of a Senior Research Officer/Research Officer has arisen in the Health Systems Evaluation and Planning Programme of the Centre for Health Policy (CHP), University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.

CHP is a leading health policy research group within South Africa, undertaking multi-disciplinary and independent policy research and development in order to promote health and health care for all in an equitable and just South Africa.

The above post is a contract position which will involve a wide-range of policy relevant research activities. Current and planned projects include a focus on:

* developing models for district health systems development
* issues in the decentralisation of health services
* improving quality and performance at primary health care facilities.

The position is also likely to involve consultancies for various national and international groups.

The qualifications necessary for this position are: formal training (master's or postdoctoral) and/or relevant professional experience in health systems development, public health, public health administration and epidemiology.

Candidates should have strong research skills and skills in policy development.

Further information can be obtained from:

Dr. Lucy Gilson
mailto:100703.2471@compuserve.com

or

Dr. Jane Doherty
fax +27-11-489-9900

Applicants should submit a detailed CV with the names and addresses of 3
referees and certified copies of degrees/diplomas to:

The Personnel Officer (Academic)
University of Witwatersrand
Private Bag 3
WITS 2050
South Africa.

The closing date for applications is 15 August 1997.

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Dr. Lucy Gilson,
University of Witwatersrand
South Africa
mailto:100703.2471@compuserve.com
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