Project Lead (2) (R785A) - Closing Date: 22 October 2024

ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH RESEARCH UNIT (DURBAN/CAPE TOWN/JOHANNESBURG/PRETORIA) The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) strives to improve the nation’s health and quality of life by funding and conducting relevant and leading health research. It further aims to promote equity, career development and progression. Project Lead (2) Duration: 3-year Contract The South African Medical Research Council, Environment and Health Research Unit (EHRU) requires a suitably qualified and experienced Research Coordinator. This position falls under the EHRU’s Programme for Climate Change and Human Health. Applicants should have a keen interest in research related to environmental or public health. This position aligns with two large projects being carried out by the Climate Change and Human Health Programme team. These projects focus on climate change, air pollution and health. Applicants should have a keen interest in research related to environmental or public health. The individual will be required to have strong communication skills and research translation experience because a main aim of this position is to produce research-related output for lay people. To cover the multifaceted aspects of the post, we require an energetic person with a strong theoretical and practical background/experience in environmental health. Responsibilities:

• To manage staff’s performance at one site across more than one study project.
• Staff training.
• Process improvement to ensure process optimization.
• To manage research projects.
• To contribute to research translation activities.
• Report compilation and presentations of findings at various forums.
• Financial management and administration work.

Core Requirements:

• Master’s degree in environmental health, public health or relevant field for this position.
• At least 2 years working experience in environmental health, public health studies or a research environment.
• Experience with writing research reports.
• Experience writing research output/social media output.
• Experience managing a portfolio of research translation products.

Advantageous:

• 3 - 4 years in a research environment, organisation of research output, research translation and website/internet uploads.

Terms & Conditions: The SAMRC retains the right not to make an appointment. In accordance with the SAMRC’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups. For this reason, we require race, gender and disability status to be specified. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. By submitting your application, SAMRC concludes that you are a competent person to consent and that you are giving consent to the SAMRC to process and further process all personal information contained in the application in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act No 4 of 2013 (as amended). A salary in the region of R591 632 per annum, cost-to-company, will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications. Closing Date: 22 October 2024 PLEASE QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER (R785A) IN ALL COMMUNICATIONS. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOUR SUBMISSION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED SHOULD YOUR APPLICATION NOT BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION. #J-18808-Ljbffr