Job Description
We invite applications for a Senior Scientist role at the Health Systems Research Unit (HSRU), an intra-mural research unit at the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC). HSRU supports decision-making in health and social policy to strengthen health systems to achieve universal health coverage. An appropriately qualified and experienced researcher is required to join our team on a full-time basis to support the successful conduct of evidence synthesis and knowledge translation research which will assist in informing clinical guidelines and health technology assessment decisions for health system and services strengthening.
The position will involve supporting and leading research, grant writing, project management, stakeholder engagement, and publishing and communicating scientific publications.
Responsibilities:
Lead the development of research within the field of health policy and systems and publish scientific research in peer reviewed journals
Conference and meeting presentations at local or international conferences or at external meetings
Collaborate on proposal writing for grant funding
Lead scientific project work, including managing timelines, budget, staff support, output quality, project risk, research dissemination and stakeholder engagement
Capacity development, including the supervision of Masters' students, facilitating workshops, and mentoring
Research translation, including contributing to policies, guidelines or legislation; reviewing abstracts, journal articles, proposals; and development of research translation strategies
Contributing to the scientific life of the Unit through journal clubs, research days and other relevant activities
Remuneration
A salary in the region of R 909 300.00 per annum, cost-to-company, will be negotiated in consideration of experience and qualifications.
Job Requirements
Master's or higher degree in Clinical Epidemiology or Public Health and progress towards a PhD in related field
At least five years working experience in quantitative research, including systematic review methods.
5 lifetime publications, with 3 as first author
First author of published research; at least five ISI peer-reviewed ISI journal articles published.
Three years of experience in health research for health policy, guidelines or health technology assessment or related
Record of successful research and/or equipment grant
Familiar with tools for quantitative analysis of systematic reviews (e.g. Revman, STATA or similar).
Teaching experience at postgraduate level or equivalent engagement in teaching or training
Ability to communicate information and ideas, provide research support including liaising with other stakeholders.
Presenting research findings and reports at relevant conferences/meetings, oral presentations at local or international conferences.
Advantageous:
Previous experience in research for health policy and guidelines
Undergraduate degree in a clinical or allied health profession
Experience and understanding of knowledge translation, health economics
Experience in networking and collaborating with international partners and stakeholders, including policymakers
Lead investigator of research grants