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Public Health jobs in South Africa
Professor (Faculty of Health Sciences: Department of Environmental Health)
Professor (Faculty of Health Sciences: Department of Environmental Health)
University of Johannesburg
Gauteng
ZAR 400,000 - 500,000
Urgently required
3 days ago
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Lecturer (One Post) - School of Health Systems and Public Health - Faculty of Health Sciences
Lecturer (One Post) - School of Health Systems and Public Health - Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Pretoria
Pretoria
ZAR 200,000 - 300,000
Graduate Public Health Engineer (BIM Modeler)
Governance, Risk and Compliance Officer
Governance, Risk and Compliance Officer
Health Informations Systems Program
Pretoria
ZAR 300,000 - 400,000
Urgently required
6 days ago
Policy & Health Systems Strengthening Associate Director
Policy & Health Systems Strengthening Associate Director
MSD
Midrand
ZAR 300,000 - 400,000
Urgently required
5 days ago
CLINICAL MANAGER: (MEDICAL SERVICES)
Project Manager, Quality Improvement - Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Neonatal Health Programme
Project Manager, Quality Improvement - Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Neonatal Health Programme
Clinton Health Access Initiative
Pretoria
ZAR 200,000 - 300,000
Project Manager, Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Neonatal Health Programme
Project Manager, Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Neonatal Health Programme
Clinton Health Access Initiative
Pretoria
ZAR 200,000 - 300,000
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Analyst, Quality Improvement - Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Neonatal Health Programme
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Clinton Health Access Initiative
Pretoria
ZAR 300,000 - 400,000
Associate, Global Markets
Analyst, Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Neonatal Health Programme
Analyst, Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal and Neonatal Health Programme
Clinton Health Access Initiative
Pretoria
ZAR 200,000 - 300,000
Researcher / Associate Researcher (1 year contract)
Researcher / Associate Researcher (1 year contract)
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg
ZAR 200,000 - 300,000
SENIOR LECTURER.2.01
SENIOR LECTURER.2.01
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg
ZAR 200,000 - 300,000
Urgently required
3 days ago
Project Director
Senior Lecturer (Faculty of Health Sciences: Department of Environmental Health)
Senior Lecturer (Faculty of Health Sciences: Department of Environmental Health)
University of Johannesburg
Gauteng
ZAR 200,000 - 300,000
Urgently required
3 days ago
Data Coordinator
Associate Medical Physicist, TB Access
Technical Advisor, TB Access
Wet Services Engineer/ Technologist (Data Centers)
Researcher / Associate Researcher (1 year contract)
Researcher / Associate Researcher (1 year contract)
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg
ZAR 200,000 - 300,000
Senior DevOps Engineer (HealthTech/SaaS)
Junior Accountant - Trainee
Senior Frontend Engineer (React/HealthTech/Startup/Remote)
Senior Frontend Engineer (React/HealthTech/Startup/Remote)
Black Pen Recruitment
Johannesburg
Remote
ZAR 300,000 - 400,000
Senior Frontend Engineer (React/HealthTech/Startup/Remote)
Senior Frontend Engineer (React/HealthTech/Startup/Remote)
Black Pen Recruitment
Cape Town
Remote
ZAR 300,000 - 400,000
Professor (Faculty of Health Sciences: Department of Environmental Health)
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University of Johannesburg
Gauteng
ZAR 400 000 - 500 000
Be among the first applicants.
3 days ago
Job description
Advert reference: uj_001740
Advert status: Online
Apply by: 10 January 2025
Position Summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Education and Training
Campus: Doornfontein Campus
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Open to all
Level: Skilled
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice.
Job description
Responsibilities:
Teaching
- Teach epidemiology and public health to postgraduate students
- Develop and update epidemiology and public health modules as deemed fit
- Participate in departmental meetings and academic committees
- Supervise postdoctoral, doctoral and MPH students, interns, and research assistants
- Participate in the accreditation of academic programmes and their evaluations
Research
- Lead and co-lead research projects and initiatives to completion within budget and timeframe
- Secure internal and external research funding to support the research projects and related activities of PACER
- Promote and conduct cutting-edge research, including collaborative and interdisciplinary research, in PACER research priority areas aligned to the mission of PACER and Faculty
- Collaborate with PACER collaborators as well as build new collaborations with other researchers, organizations, and institutions
- Foster a collaborative and innovative research environment, encouraging ongoing learning, and growth
- Produce and co-produce high-quality research outputs that effectively communicate research findings and insights to funders, internal and external stakeholders
- Drive knowledge dissemination through presentation of research findings at conferences, webinars, and workshops, among others
- Serve on editorial boards of reputable journals and participate in professional networks and memberships
Community engagement
- Engage and contribute to PACER, departmental and Faculty outreach, and community engagement programmes.
- Participate in the University-linked community development projects
General administration
- Perform operational, leadership and strategic duties of PACER
- Provide operational and strategic leadership of PACER
- Administration and management of PACER including overseeing the compilation of progress reports, financial reports and attending Directors’ meetings.
- Attend annual and progress meetings relating to PACER
- Enhance the reputation of the EMU, monitor the progress of the EMU, identify potential roadblocks, and implement appropriate strategies to mitigate risks and maintain functionality of the EMU
- Oversee the proper discharge of administrative duties of the EMU including supervising personnel, financial management, and operations
- Provide guidance, support, mentorship, and performance evaluations
- Execute duties reasonably requested by the SAMRC, HOD and the Executive Dean
- Participate in official gatherings of the SAMRC EMUs, the University and committees.
- Participate in the official meetings of the SAMRC, department and faculty.
- Regular communication of PACER activities with the funder, collaborators, researchers, and students
- Ensures that staff and students adhere to the University’s Rules and Regulations
Minimum requirements
- PhD in the relevant field (e.g., Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, Health Sciences, and/or related field)
- Proven expertise in Epidemiology and Public Health
- Proven experience in research leadership and management
- Strong leadership, collaboration, and team management capabilities, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
- Track record of expertise in HIV and key populations research
- Proficiency in research methodologies, statistical analysis, and data visualization tools
- Ability to collaborate effectively with transdisciplinary teams and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Record of successful postgraduate supervision.
- Track record of research and scholarly publications.
- Competence in biostatistical analysis software e.g.: SPSS, STATA, etc
- Grant writing and fundraising expertise
- Community engagement and advocacy skills
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
- Strong research and analytical skill
- Excellent command of the field Epidemiology and public health and/or related filed
- Use of current trends of assessment and evaluation strategies
- Excellent leadership, management, organising ability and administration skills
- The ability to function independently as well as in a team
- Effective communication and relationship management skills
- Collaboration and networking skills
- Excellent research and supervision skills.
- Good time management skills and the ability to perform under pressure
- Community engagement and advocacy skills
- Proficiency in English (verbal and written)
- Computer literacy and implementation thereof in educational settings of contact and mobile learning
- Strong work ethic
- Show adaptability in the teaching and learning environment in becoming an active team-player and to address possible challenges in the environment in a proactive manner
Recommendations:
- NRF rated or in a position to be rated within a year.
- Higher Education Experience
- Experience in managing a research entity
- Experience in using statistical softwares
Enquiries:
Enquiries regarding the job content: Dr TP Mbonane on Tel: (011) 559 6240
Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Mr Innocent Masoka (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 1531
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
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