GENDER AND HEALTH RESEARCH UNIT
(DURBAN OFFICE)
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.
SENIOR SCIENTIST
Duration: One-Year Contract
The South African Medical Research Council, Gender and Health Research Unit (GHRU) requires suitably qualified and experienced Senior Scientists to coordinate our disability and SRHR-related research and training projects.
Responsibilities:
- Developing study protocols and proposals (for senior post, also income generating)
- Managing research projects including developing and managing SOPs, protocols, research tools, and dissemination activities (for senior post, also budget management)
- Conducting the qualitative or quantitative analysis of interviews, group discussions, or datasets
- Supervising and capacity development of study staff
- Maintaining stakeholder relationships
- Supporting administrative procedures of the study project (procurement, study logs, and operational plans)
- Developing and publishing knowledge translation products including peer-reviewed articles, presentations, infographics, and reports
