Centre for Health Policy
Faculty of Health Sciences, University of The Witwatersrand
Researcher / Senior Researcher
The Centre for Health Policy (CHP) is a South African health systems and policy research unit with an established reputation, based in the School of Public Health at the University of the Witwatersrand. CHP offers a dynamic team environment in which to conduct cutting-edge health systems and policy research, write academic publications, engage in national and international policy debates, work with academic consortia, and travel. CHP's current research agenda focuses on health systems and policy issues in health care financing, access to health care, human resources, accountability, HIV/AIDS and maternal health. In addition to research, CHP's programme of work includes consultancy, policy engagement and postgraduate teaching.
CHP is offering the following appointments:
Researcher / Senior Researcher in Health Systems
We wish to recruit researchers to work on new international collaborative research programmes focusing on health care access, human resources in health, and maternal health.
For appointment as a Researcher, applicants must have a relevant Master's degree, and research experience. CHP will actively support the successful individual in doing a PhD. Experience in health systems, health policy or health economics research would be an advantage but is not necessary as long as candidates are interested in developing expertise in these areas.
For appointment as a Senior Researcher, applicants must have a PhD, significant research experience, and a record of academic publications and fundraising.
Preference will be given to candidates with quantitative and qualitative health system evaluation skills for the health care access post, and midwives with research experience would be preferable for the maternal health post. All candidates are expected to have good writing and conceptual skills and be able to work well in a multi-disciplinary team.
Senior Researcher in Health Economics
We wish to appoint a Senior Researcher to lead the health economics research programme at CHP. Applicants must have a PhD in health economics or a related discipline, significant research experience, several academic publications, a demonstrated ability to generate funds for research, and experience in mentoring junior research staff.
Remuneration:
The remuneration package offered will depend on qualifications and experience. It will include medical aid, provident fund, and a 13th cheque and is subject to the University of the Witwatersrand regulations.
Enquiries:
Dr Duane Blaauw +27 (0)11 242-9903 / +27 (0)82 295-7377 / duane.blaauw@nhls.ac.za; OR
Ms Tebogo Gumede +27 (0)11 242-9913 / +27 (0)82 568-3232 / +27 (0) 11 489 9936 tebogo.gumede@nhls.ac.za
To apply:
Submit a covering letter; detailed CV with names, addresses and contact details of 3 referees; certified copies of qualifications, transcripts and identity documents; and a short piece of written work
To Ms Maria Zulu,
Human Resources Manager,
Faculty of Health Sciences,
University of the Witwatersrand,
7 York Road, Parktown, 2193.
Tel: +27(0)11 717-2748 /
mailto:maria.zulu@wits.ac.za
Closing date: 24th August 2007.