15 Oct
AJ Personnel
Boksburg
Introduction
Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences. WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives. In addition, WHC offers a range of products and services to Academics.
Description
Main purpose of the job:
To manage and support operational, technical, scientific and administrative functions within DIH, so that the unit is supported to deliver on its core objectives sustainably and in line with the organisational strategy
To oversee a portfolio of programs and initiatives
Location:
WDIH –Sunnyside Office Park, 32 Princess of Wales Terrace, Parktown - Johannesburg
Key performance areas:
Provide programme oversight to ensure the coordination, integration, and efficient delivery of all programmes and activities, including contracts; work plans; training, etc.
Support programme staff to strategies, troubleshoot, plan, develop, and execute programme activities
Drive NGS strategy in line with long term operational strategic objectives
Ensure effective and efficient implementation of approved budget/s for the NGS programmes and projects
Ensure that NGS budgets are executed in line with applicable policies and procedures
Ensure that contract management is in line with applicable policies and procedures
Compile relevant management reports on a regular basis
Support/assist operations staff in ensuing IT infrastructure and systems are in place & enable efficient working
Identify funding opportunities that align with DIH vision/mission and lead proposal development
Assist/provide technical and writing assistance on proposals
Identify, build and maintain working relationships with national and global partners, including donors, government and other relevant stakeholders
Support the lab staff and scientists in managing workload and research priorities
Guidance and development of research agendas and participation in conferences
Attend to all staffing requirements and administration including induction, probation and discipline
Required minimum education and training:
PhD Degree in Medical Science or related field
Required minimum work experience:
PhD with ± 3-5 years’ experience in molecular laboratory management (with exposure to human genome and oncology) or a medical doctor with relevant scientific/laboratory experience
Professional Body Registration:
HPCSA
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:
Experience with students’ supervision
Completion of Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) courses will be advantageous
Must have a clinical trials exposure with LDMS and LIMS understanding
Grant writing skills & Academic writing skills
Project management experience will be advantageous
Financial and budgeting understanding
Must be able to self-driven, multitask, assertive and customer orientated
Ability to operate in a pressurized environment
Excellent MS Office Skills
Good Interpersonal and communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders
TO APPLY:
Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
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Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
The closing date for all applications: 23 October 2024.
Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan,
will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Please note:
AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.
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