Aim of the program

The South Africa-Pitt Public Health Genomic Epidemiology Training Program (SAPPHGenE) aims to provide South African investigators with multidisciplinary tools needed to conduct cutting-edge research in public health genomics. Due to the current severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic, allowance has been made to include a focus on the epidemiology, genomic epidemiology and evolution of this virus. The program will provide a combination of non-degree and post-graduate degree training by a multidisciplinary group of experienced mentors at University of Pittsburgh, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and NICD. Trainees will have access to research training opportunities and resources available at the training sites.

SAPPHGenE Internal Scientific Committee: Jinal Bhiman, Mignon du Plessis, Nelesh Govender, Lee Harrison, Anne von Gottberg

SAPPHGenE External Training Advisory Committee: Duncan MacCannell, Penny Moore, Alison Morris, Mark Nicol, Rob Warren

We would like to invite applications from South African citizens in possession of a BSc Hons degree and an interest in viral evolution and bioinformatics to join us to complete an MSc (full time), registered at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg with primary supervisors/mentors located at the NICD (CRDM). Co-mentors will be located in the US, and it is expected that recipients will travel to the US for part of their training.

Program benefits

This highly competitive program includes funds for:

• Non-taxable payment (not applicable if already getting a salary: ~R170,000.00 for MSc students)
• Tuition fees and university registration
• Books and other educational expenses
• Laptop computer with relevant software

For international training opportunities:

• All travel expenses (e.g., airfare, visa, incidentals)
• Non-taxable payment for living expenses and insurance
• Administrative support for visas

Applications must include:

• Details of exceptional academic performance
• Candidate’s motivation letter
• Strong letters of recommendation and support (e.g., from previous tutors, supervisors or managers)
• Stated commitment to pursue SAPPHGenE research
• Highlight likely contributions to research in South Africa

Applications should be sent to Shahana Wadie ([email protected]) for opportunities starting as soon as possible in 2020.

Deadline for applications is 15 June 2020.

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PAN: Children is looking to employ a master’s level intern who is interested in research, writing and knowledge translation, ideally in the field of children’s socio-economic rights.

PAN: Children aims to develop a range of information and research synthesis products for wider dissemination, including, case studies, weekly alerts, literature surveys, briefs and newsletters. In addition there are plans underway to establish a rapid-response help-desk for clients in the field of children’s rights. An additional component of this position is to provide a coordination role for various events and general administrative duties.

Key responsibilities:
• Conduct research and contribute to the development and expansion of PAN: Children facilities and products including case studies, literature reviews, email alerts and monthly newsletters/bulletins
• Liaise with researchers internally and externally;
• Contribute to PAN: Children secretariat administrative activities as well as all PAN: Children events including policy dialogues, seminars and road shows;
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a stakeholder database.
Key requirements:
• Currently studying towards a Master’s Degree in children’s rights, or a relevant social sciences or legal degree;
• Research skills and an aptitude for easy to understand writing and engaging a wide audience;
• An understanding of current debates and policy processes in the field of children’s rights;
• Interest and background in children’s rights and policy processes;
• Sound writing skills and the ability to translate research into accessible formats;
• Familiarity with information management and dissemination;
• Willingness to network widely with researchers and monitor current affairs;
• Willingness to play a coordinating role in the development of knowledge products and planning events;
• Must be a South African citizen.

The HSRC offers attractive, market-related packages depending on qualifications and experience.

How to apply?

To get more details on how to apply CLICK HERE NOW.

Closing date: 26 May 2014.

Applicants who have not been contacted within eight weeks should assume that their application has been unsuccessful. Only candidates who are interviewed will be advised of the outcome of the interview.

(c) All copyright on this article rests with the HSRC. All rights reserved.

APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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The Population Health, Health System and Innovation (PHHSI) research programme conducts primary and secondary research on Health, Health Systems and Innovation, which enables evidence-based decision-making by our partners. PHHSI works with external partners, the research programmes of the HSRC and, through various networks, builds Health, and Science and Technology expertise in South Africa and the continent.

PHHSI seeks to appoint two Master’s Interns, each on a contract for a period of two years. The successful candidates will be based in Pretoria and/or Cape Town. These positions are being re-advertised, and previous applicants need not re-apply.

The Internship Programme in the HSRC is meant to provide the successful candidates with an opportunity to further develop their research expertise by working with subject experts and project specialists.The internship experience is intensive and requires mature individuals who are able to work independently as well as in a team. The successful individuals will be required to balance day to day duties and responsibilities in PHHSI and the HSRC with their Master’s/PhD related work and complete their thesis within 2 and 3 years for Master’s and Doctoral research trainees, respectively. Time is set aside for this purpose.

Key responsibilities will include:

In addition to completing their Master’s degrees within two years, Master’s interns are required to participate in all aspects of the research process as they work with staff on research projects related to population health. Among other duties they will participate in the following activities under supervision:

• Conceptualise and implement research projects;

• Write funding proposals for funding applications;

• Collection and analysis of data;

• Write peer reviewed research manuscripts that are published in accredited journals;

• Write research results including workshops and conferences presentations as well as high quality research reports for submission to accredited journals;

• Develop own personal academic competencies through formal and informal training activities;

• Assist with administrative matters in the research environment.

Key requirements:

• For a Master’s Intern, applicants must be in possession of an Honours degree (or equivalent) and be registered for, or about to be registered for, a Master’s degree;

• Have an interest in one or more of the priority research areas of PHHSI (e.g. infant, child and maternal health including reproductive health; nutrition; social determinants of heath such as smoking, alcohol and stress; health promotion, and gender in health and development);

• Experience in and understanding of quantitative and qualitative research approaches will be a strong recommendation;

• Proficiency in or working experience with some or all of the following programmes: MS Access, Excel, Word, SPSS, STATA, Nvivo, AtlasTI;

• Sound knowledge of data management and data analysis as well as statistical skills will be advantageous;

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment;

• Good communication and leadership skills.

The HSRC offers attractive, market-related packages, depending on qualifications, experience and recent performance.

APPLICATIONS: In your application, please include 1) a letter of motivation indicating the position applied for and your suitability for the position, 2) your current CV, 3) details of three recent referees (with telephone, fax and e-mail contact details) 4) a one-page outline of your Master’s thesis or proposed thesis, as well as 5) an example of recent academic work (not exceeding 8000 words). Please indicate the reference number of the post applied for.

The HSRC will only consider applications that include the above requirements. Applicants may be required to undertake a written exercise in the competencies required for the position.

Applications should be submitted to: The Human Resources Generalist, HSRC, Private Bag X9182, Cape Town, 8000, or delivered to the 14th Floor, Plein Park Building, 69 – 83 Plein Street, Cape Town. E-mailed and faxed applications will not be accepted.

For further enquiries, and not applications, please contact Prof Priscilla Reddy on 021 466 7944.

The HSRC is committed to accelerating the improvement in the proportion of its black, female or disabled senior managers, research leaders and support staff.

Closing date: 6 November 2013. We encourage applicants to submit prior to this date. Applicants who have not been contacted within eight weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful. Only candidates interviewed will be advised of the outcome of their applications.

APPLICATIONS FROM AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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It is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in the development field. You will work closely with high level staff members and provide substantive contributions to the team. You will gain a breadth of experience depending on your own interests and the project’s needs.
Candidate must be willing to make a 1 year commitment as relocation to our Johannesburg office is a requirement. Living arrangements and stipend will be discussed when the invitation for employment is extended. Flight costs & health insurance must be covered by the candidate.

Graduates with Master’s Coursework in one of the following:
Agriculture / Public Health / Research Psychology
Qualifications:

• Previous experience in International Development, Monitoring & Evaluation, or social research highly desirable and/or Public Health and Agriculture preferred
• Keen interest in development, preferably in mentioned fields
• Excellent writing, data analysis and communication skills required
• Proficiency with the full suite of MS Office applications / Knowledge of statistics is an advantage
• Willingness to embrace a variety of support role tasks, including tool (instrument development) and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data;
• Pro-active self starter, team player willing to take initiative and go the extra mile
• French, Portuguese, and/or African language proficiency a plus

Main Duties:

• Participate in programme assessments, evaluations, data quality audits, etc.
• Collect and capture data / Assist in data analysis and report writing
• Assist in proposal writing / Assist in project management
• Assist in developing M&E training
• Tool Development – baseline evaluation, other assessments/protocols
• Data management
• Analysis skills – qualitative and quantitative
• Wide range of writing communications activities, such as report writing
• Good organization skills (filing and organization of project documents)

Applications: Deadline – 15 November 2012.  To apply, send the following documents:

1. Motivational cover letter explaining why you would be suitable for the position
2. Typed CV/resume
3. 3-Page limit writing sample
4. Copy of your driver’s license
5. 2 Reference letters

to: Nomfanelo Baba at – [email protected]
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

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