Vacancy: Senior/Specialist Health Systems Scientist
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Medical Research Council (MRC), Parow, Cape Town, South Africa
The Medical Research Council (MRC) strives to improve the na-
tion's health and quality of life through relevant and excellent
health research aimed at promoting equity and development.
The services of a dynamic senior/specialist scientist are cur-
rently required in the Health Systems Research Unit. The goal of
this Unit is to provide interdisciplinary research leadership in
the field of effectiveness of health care services and systems
in South Africa. The Unit is developing a substantial research
programme focusing on bridging the gap between policy and imple-
mentation in health services.
To this end, the MRC is seeking to appoint an experienced health
systems researcher to increase the capacity of the team. The en-
visaged candidate will preferably hold a research doctorate and
be experienced in the methodologies of health systems research.
Preference will be given to researchers with expertise in either
health economics/finance or human resources management within
the health sector.
The incumbent will assume responsibility for the following key
objectives:
* generating knowledge in terms of original research and method-
ology
* contributing to the strategic planning for the Unit in accor-
dance with MRC goals, objectives and research priorities
* capacity building within the field of health systems research
* securing funding in order to maintain and grow the research
group
* translating research results into policy and practice, as well
as advocacy for health systems research.
In addition to the aforementioned, candidates must hold a strong
publication record in health systems research or related fields.
The ability to generate research concepts and questions, and to
write research protocols, is a vital asset in a position of this
nature.
If you comply with our criteria and boast the ability to support
and manage junior researchers, we would like to hear from you.
A salary in the region of ZAR 246,000 - ZAR 330,000 per annum,
cost-to-company will be negotiated in compliance with experi-
ence/qualifications.
The MRC fully subscribes to the principles of Employment Equity
and the embracing of diversity. Disabled persons are welcome to
apply.
Forward your application, comprising a comprehensive CV, contact
details of three referees (at least two of which professional)
and a covering letter of motivation to
Ms Glenda Schroeder
Human Resources, MRC
P.O. Box 19070, Tygerberg 7505
or via e-mail to
mailto:recruitment@mrc.ac.za
Closing Date: 29 July 2005.
Should no feedback be received within 30 days after closing
date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.