The Medical Research Council, South Africa’s premier organisation for undertaking and funding medical research, is seeking to appoint individuals to fill the following positions. It is seeking internationally recognised leaders for dynamic teams of researchers engaged in programmes of knowledge generation that will impact substantially on health policy, innovation, services and other interventions.
Applications are invited for the following positions, based in Cape Town:
Unit Director:
Health Systems Research Unit
(Ref. R656)
The role of the Unit Director is to provide: • Strategic scientific leadership – evidenced by the number and impact of the Unit’s peer-reviewed journal publications, research funding generated, impact of research on health policy and other outputs • Administrative leadership • Leadership through personal scientific achievements – evidenced by a personal track record in publications and fundraising, and supervising postgraduate students.
The ideal applicant will need: • A PhD • Evidence of international recognition in the field • Management experience • A track record of high impact publications and fundraising.
Unit Director: Non-communicable
Diseases Research Unit
(Ref. R657)
The role of the Unit Director is to provide: • Strategic scientific leadership – evidenced by the number and impact of the Unit’s peer-reviewed journal publications, research funding generated, impact of research on health policy and other outputs • Administrative leadership • Leadership through personal scientific achievements – evidenced by a personal track record in publications and fundraising, and supervising postgraduate students.
The ideal applicant will need: • A PhD • Evidence of international recognition in the field • Management experience • A track record of high impact publications and fundraising.
Cost-to-company remuneration packages in the region of R1 000 000 per annum will be negotiated in accordance with qualifications and experience.
To apply, please submit a detailed CV and a covering letter outlining experience relevant to the key responsibilities of the post and the contact details of three referees to: Human Capital Management Division, MRC, PO Box 19070, Tygerberg 7505 or fax: 086 742-8365 or e-mail: recruitment@mrc.ac.za
Closing Date: 13 September 2013
Please quote the relevant reference number in the subject line of your e-mail, CV and all other communication. Certified copies of your ID and highest formal qualifications must be submitted with this application.
The MRC retains the right not to make an appointment. The Medical Research Council fully subscribes to the principles of Employment Equity and these principles will be applied in the appointment for this position. Disabled persons are welcome to apply.
THE MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (MRC) STRIVES TO IMPROVE THE NATION’S HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH PROMOTING AND CONDUCTING RELEVANT AND RESPONSIVE HEALTH RESEARCH.
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