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Job title : Unit Director (CTR) (781A)
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : November 09, 2024
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Lead and manage the CTR in conjunction with SU HoD in line with objectives of the SAMRC and SU.
- Appoint and be responsible for management of Researchers and Support Staff within the framework of the SAMRC’s conditions of service.
- Build networks locally, nationally and globally to ensure participation in the global consortia to impact knowledge translations and impact policy.
- Stakeholder Management.
- Work together with SU HoD’s and PIs to develop a strategic plan for the CTR.
- Write and secure grants and contracts to undertake research prioritised for the CTR.
- Build capacity through supervision of MSc and PhD students.
- Apply governance principles to ensure regulatory compliance, compliance with good laboratory practice and health and safety.
- Oversee the regulatory compliance of the BSL3 laboratory.
- Unit strengthening through management of the SAMRC baseline budget.
- Advance transformation by mentoring and building capacity in accordance with the SAMRC and SU’s Employment Equity Plan.
- Report scientific outputs, achievements (quarterly and financial statements (annually) to the SAMRC.
- Disclose any intellectual property to the SAMRC.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
- A PhD in Microbiology, Biochemistry Immunology, or other related field or a Medical Speciality.
- At least 10 years’ experience in research in the field of Tuberculosis or Infectious Diseases, of which 3 years must be in senior leadership and/or management capacity.
- NRF rated or evidence of international recognition in a focal area within the field of Tuberculosis or infectious disease.
- A track record of research, grants, publications – national and international (at least 50 lifetime publications (ISI journal articles, editorials or book chapters)).
- Written successful research grant applications for international and national donors to support a research programme.
- Extensive experience in the management of projects, including the development of a multi-year programme of work.
- A track record of working effectively with relevant government departments, national and international partners, funders and other stakeholders.
- Evidence of research translation efforts and international leadership in the field Stakeholder engagement
- Leadership skills and experience in mentoring and managing a research unit or department.
- Presented research findings to international and national conference audiences, including as an invited faculty or keynote speaker.
- Led a programme of research (at any time having multiple conceptually linked projects).
- Strong interest in capacity strengthening at the international, national and regional level.
- A track record of capacity building of emerging scientists through graduating Masters and PhD students and training staff in relevant research methods; track record of contributing to transformation initiatives.
- Human resource and financial management.
- Experience in leading a unit or department
- Staff management experience
- Financial and risk management experience.
- Excellent interpersonal relations and communication skills.
PREFERENCE:
- A track record in executing high quality Tuberculosis/infectious disease research.
- Excellent track record in supervising and evaluating Tuberculosis/infectious disease research.
- Recognition internationally as a researcher in an area of Tuberculosis/infectious disease research.
- Experience in leading projects with multi-million-rand research budgets.
- Experience in capacity building of the next generation scientist.
- An established network of researchers both locally and internationally.
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